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MILLENNIAL  HYMNS, 


ADAPTED 


TO  THE  PRESENT  ORDER 


CHURCH. 


And  the  ransomed  of  the  Lord  shall  return,  and  come  to 
Zion  with  songs  and  everlasting-  joy.         Isa.  xxxv.  10. 


PRINTED   IN  THE  UNITED   SOCIETY. 

CANTERBURY,  N.  H. 


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PREFACE. 


The  first  form  of  this  book,  having  been  found  by  ex- 
perience, to  be  somewhat  imperfect,  it  was  considered 
advisable  to  make  some  alteration.  The  near  resem- 
blance, and  even  identity  of  one  title  to  another,  render 
it  necessary  to  adopt  some  other  method  of  designa- 
ting the  hymns  ;  therefore,  in  addition  to  titles,  figures 
will  be  used. 

As  the  printing  of  this  work  has  been  done  at  ditfer- 
periods  of  time,  it  has  occasioned  many  difficulties.  Per- 
haps some  things  have  escaped  detection  which  might 
otherwise  have  been  avoided ;  yet  the  candid  reader 
must  have  charity  for  the  printer. 

"  Not  critic  like,  seek  faults  to  find, 
And  every  beauty  leave  behind ; 
But  if  a  weed  appear  in  sight, 
A  flower  cull  to  make  it  right." 
Where  errors  occur,  they  may  be  corrected  by  the  rea- 
der and  have  the  love  of  all  concerned.         For, 
"Whoever  thinks  a  faultless  piece  to  see, 
Thinks  what  ne'er  was,  nor  is,  nor  e'er  will  be.,: 
It  will  be  obsered  that  the  size  of  this  work  is  increas- 
ed in  order  that  a  larger  number  of  the  beautiful,  long 
meter  hymns  may  be  saved  which  could  not  have  been 
put  into  the  smaller  form  ;  therefore,  it  is  hoped  that  this 
will  in  part  remunerate  for  all  disadvantages. 

PRINTER. 
Canterbury,  N.  H.  May,  1847. 


1. 

The  Final  Decision. 

1  The  dav  of  decision,  by  prophets  foretold, 

When  Christ  in  his  glory  the  world  should  behold; 
Has  broke  forth  in  splendor,  in  glory  so  bright, 
That  all  now  in  darkness  may  come  to  the  light. 

2  Again  he's  descended  in  glory  complete, 

To  filj  in  its  fullness,  the  true  judgment  seat — 
The  earth  and  the  heavens,  and  mortals  to  shake, 
That  they  from  the  death  of  pollution  awake. 

3  The  mountains  and  fabrics  of  antichrist's  d      , 
Like  mist  in  bright  sunbeams,  shall  vanish  away. 
The  face  of  the  temple,  by  coverings  conceal'd, 
Is  brought  to  the  light,  and  the  mystery's  reveal'd. 

4  Now  human  inventions  all  prostrate  must  fall, 
And  all  other  systems  be  roll'd  as  a  scroll; 
He's  founded  a  city  as  prophets  had  pray'd, 
And  other  foundations  can  never  be  laid. 

5  This  city,  in  beauty's  enclos'd  by  a  wall, 

Upon  which  are  watchmen  proclaiming  the  call, 
Come  forth  all  ye  nations,  ye  kindreds  and  tongues, 
And  bring  to  the  light  all  your  evils  and  wrongs. 

6  The  trumpet  is  sounding,  the  banner's  unfurl'd, 
The  call  is  now  going  throughout  the  whole  world; 

•The  wise  will  obey,  for  in  it  there  is  life — 
A  perfect  salvation  from  evil  and  strife. 


7  Here  purity  reigns  in  bright  glory  and  peace, 
And  love  and  pure  union  will  ever  increase  ; 
Here's  innocent  meekness  devoid  of  all  sin, 
For  nothing  polluted  can  enter  therein. 

8  Then  shout  forth  in  gladness,  ye  children  of  love, 
For  Zion's  foundation  no  foe  can  e'er  move. 
We'll  praise  our  dear  Savior,  we'll  worship  aright, 
For  God  is  her  center,  her  glory  and  light. 

Enfield,  JV.  II. 

2. 

Deceitfulness  of  Earthly  Joy. 

1  How  short  are  the  pleasures  of  earthly  enjoyments  ! 
No  durable  substance  these  things  can  afford ; 
They  hold,  and  awhile  they  may  flatter  the  creature, 
By  man  they're  esteemed,  and  most  highly  ador'd. 
To  those  who  in  pleasures  of  earth  are  exulting, 
They  show  forth  a  treasure  both  shining  and  fair, 
Alluring  the  mind  from  the  true  God  of  heaven, 

To  worship  an  idol  that  leads  to  despair. 

2  These  things  may  look  fair,  but  in  them  lies  deception  ; 
There's  mis'ry  and  vanity  spread  in  the  way, 

By  satan  that  artful  and  subtil  deceiver, 

Who  seeks  to  decoy  and  ensnare  whom  he  may. 

Then  let  us  not  wander  in  nature's  dark  desert, 

Her  paths  are  unplersant,  revolting  and  vain  ; 

And  though  they  seem  dress'd  in  the  richest  profusion, 

They'll  lead  to  the  regions  of  darkness  r.nd  pain. 

3  But  O  why  sh'ould  mortals  delay,  for  there's  danger ! 
Their  sun  may  go  down  like  a  phantom  at  noon  ; 

O  why  should  they  hearken  to  dreams  so  delusive  ! 
For  life  is  a  shadow  that  vanishes  soon  ; 


O  then  they  can  see  the  enchantment  they  follow 'd, 
Like  canker  it  poison'd — corrupted  the  soul, 
And  led  them  in  by-paths,  astray  from  the  Savior, 
While  passions  of  nature  their  sense  did  control. 

4  Then  all  those  vain  pleasures  in  which  they  delighted, 
Will  only  their  torment  r.iu!  sorrows  increase  ; 
Before  a  just  God  they  must  there  stand  indicted, 

Till  they  seek  his  mercy — find  comfort  and  peace. 

Behold  and  consider  the  doleful  condition 

Of  those  who  can  revel  in  sin  with  delight; 

Rejecting  the  call  of  Jehovah  in  mercy  ; — 

What  can  be  more  shocking  than  snch  a  dread  sight ! 

5  Then  O  my  relation  !   my  gospel  relation, 
Let  heart-felt  emotions  of  love  freely  flow, 

To  God  who  has  call'd  us  from  Babel's  confusion, 
To  mingle  our  joys  with  the  righteous  below. 
O  let  our  hearts  gladden,  for  God  is  diffusing 
The  light  of  the  gospel  unto  a  lost  world, 
And  we  must  see  to  it — how  we  are  improving, 
Lest  we,  by  his  judgments  to  ruin  be  hurl'd. 

Enfield,  N.  H. 

3. 

Who  shall  stand  ? 

]    The  dark  and  dismal  day  of  death  at  length  has  past, 
The  last  great  trump  of  God  has  blown  its  final  blast ; 
The  present  earth  and  heavens,  and  nature  all  around, 
With  loud  and  thrilling  echo  now  return  the  sound. 
That  dark  polluted  veil,  with  which  the   devil  meant, 
The  temple  to  conceal,  in  pieces  ha.,  .jeen  rent; 
Christ  has  appear'd  again  in  this  benighted  land, 
Judgment  to  execute,  and  who,  O  !  who  can  stand  ? 


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2  Millions  of  sleeping  dead  from  sin  begin  to  wake, 
And  earth's  corrupting  center  now  begins  to  shake; 
The  burning  wrath  of  God  by  mortals  now  is  felt, 
The  elements  of  earth  with  fervent  heat  do  melt. 

Those  lofty  heights  of  sin,  towering  with  guilt  and  shame, 
All  prostrate  now  must  fall  before  the  gospel  flame. 
Prepare  ;  to  judgment  come,  is  now  the  dread  command; 
Alas  !  we  hear  the  call,  but  who,  ah  !   who  shall  stand  ? 

3  For  in  this  mighty  crush  of  ev'ry  thing  of  earth, 

When  nat'ral  things  must  fall  with  all  their  transient  mirth, 

Proud,  self-exalted  man  must  quit  his  hold  on  all, 

Or  in  the  shivered  wreck  be  buried  by  the  fall. 

For  nought  of  worldly  pride,  in  pomp  and  splendor  dress'd, 

Nor  treasures  of  the  earth  will  ever  stand  the  test; 

For  as  some  fleeting  light,  or  house  upon  the  sand, 

These  wither'd  toys  of    earth  shall  never,  never  stand. 

4  Then  whither  shall  we  fly  ?  O  whither  shall  we  look 
To  find  a  safe  retreat  from  this  almighty  shock  ? 

Is  there  no  power  to  save  ?  no  place  of  endless  life, 
Where  we  can  ever  dwell,- far  from  a  world  of  strife  ? 
O  yea;  here  is  a  rock, — a  sure  and  steadfast  place, — 
A  tower  of  endless  strength  to  save  the  Allien  race; 
'Tis  bas'd  in  flaming  truth  by  God's  almighty  hand^, 
And  all  who  fix  on  this,  they  will  forever  stand. 

5  On  this  we  firmly  rest,  we  are  both  safe  and  sure  ; 
For  this  eternal  rock,  forever  will  endure  ; 

And  now  no  worldly  fame,  no  vain  and  groveling  pride, 
No  element  of  sin  shall  cause  our  feet  to  slide. 


je  of  earth  or  hell  can  reach  this  chosen  flock, 
Who've  plac'd  their  all  in  Christ  the  everlasting  rock  • 
For  God  is  ever  here  to  guard  this  shining  band, 
Which  will  in  endless  day,  forever,  ever  stand. 

Enj 


Celestial  Blessings 

1  Come  good  angels  hover  round  us 
While  with  grateful  hearts  we  sing, 
Heavenly  blessings  which  surround  us, 
Praise  and  bless  our  glorious  Kin^. 
Here  his  hand  the  vine  hath  planted, 
Lo  the  branches  spread  and  grow 
Joys  of  heaven  to  us  are  granted. 
Here  celestial  fountains  flow 

2  Here  we  gain  divine  protection, 
All  the  powers  of  earth  defeat, 
Where  no  sinful,  vile  affection, 
E'er  can  stain  the  golden  street. 
Here  the  light  of  heaven  is  shining, 
Clear  as  the  meridian  day  ; 
Golden  cords  of  love  entwining 
Every  heart  that  does  obey. 

3  Here  is  love  that  cannot  fail  us, 
For  it  binds  our  souls  in  one  ;. 
Though  affliction  may  assail  us, 
Still  the  joyful  race  we  run. 
For  we  know  the  prize  is  ours, 
Mother's  children  will  be  cruwn'd} 
Heavenly  gifts  descend  like  showers, 
Sweetly  flowing  all  around. 


4  Praise  the  Lord  with  true  thanksgiving, 
Praise  his  name  with  heart  and  voice, 
Praise  his  name  among  the  living, 
Praise  his  name,  rejoice,  rejoice. 
Holy  angels  give  him  glory, 
Saints  with  joy  resound  the  same, 
Loudly  singing,  holy,  holy, 
Holy,  holy  is  his  name. 


Harvard,  Mass. 


5. 

The  Church  of  God. 

Zion,  arise,  break  forth  in  songs 

Of  everlasting  joy ; 
To  God  eternal  praise  belongs, 

Who  doth  thy  foes  destroy. 
Thou  Church  of  God,  awake,  awake, 

For  light  beams  from  on  high ; 
I  rom  earth  and  dust  thy  garments  shake, 

Thy  glory's  drawing  nigh. 

To  raise  thee  high  above  the  earth, 

God  will  his  power  employ  ; 
He'll  turn  thy  mourning  into  mirth, 

Thy  sorrow  into  joy. 
In  shining  robes  thyself  array, 

Put  on  thy  garments  pure  ; 
Thy  King  shall  lead  thee  in  a  way, 

That's  holy,  safe  and  sure. 
He'll  bring  thy  wand'ring  children  home, 

And  gather  those  without ; 
And  with  a  wall  of  jasper  stone, 

Will  guard  thee  round  about. 


He'll  feed  thy  little  ones  with  food, 

And  their  protector  be  ; 
And  nothing,  that  is  for  thy  good 

Will  he  withold  from  thee. 

4  In  thee,  the  Lord  shall  place  his  name, 

And  make  thee  his  delight, 
And  place  on  thee  a  diadem, 

Divinely  fair  and  bright; 
And  thou  shalt  be  the  dwelling  place, 

Of  him  that  reigns  above, 
Yea^  fhou  shalt  be  adorn'd  with  grace 

And  everlasting  love. 

5  The  joy  of  nations  thou  shalt  be  ; 

A  bright  and  shining  light ; 
For  God  is  in  the  midst  of  thee, 

To  keep  thee  day  and  night  : 
His  arm  shall  be  thy  sure  defence, 

That  thou  canst  never  fall, 
And  shining  saints  shall  pitch  their  tents 

Within  thy  glorious  wall. 

6  Arise,  O  Zion,  praise  thy  king, 

And  make  his  name  thy  trust; 
With  joy  and  triumph  loudly  sing, 

For  he  is  true  and  just. 
O  Zion,  sing  with  thankful  voice, 

Thy  great  redeemer's  praise  ; 
In  his  almighty  power,  rejoice 

Throughout  eternal  days. 

Harvard,  Mass. 


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6. 

Joys  of  the  Just. 

1  In  beauty  and  order  the  righteous  do  stand, 
As  subjects  to  God's  holy  will  ', 

With  love  and  delight  they  obey  his  command 

And  their  sacred  calling  fulfill. 

Their  joys  are  unceasing,  eternal  and  sure, 

Their  treasure,  unfading  and  fair ; 

They  drink  of  the  waters  of  life,  ever  pure, 

A  fountain  celestial  and  clear. 

2  No  time  to  be  idle,  or  vainly  employ'd 
In  laying  up  treasures  on  earth, 

For  those  who  are  quicken'd  by  God's  holy  word, 

To  know  what  the  gospel  is  worth. 

Their  hearts  are  devoted,  their  time  freely  given 

To  seek  for  this  durable  prize  ; 

For  who  can  refuse  ofrer'd  mercy  from  heaven, 

And  their  own  salvation  despise? 

3  Come  all  who  are  seeking  and  have  not  yet  found 
The  way  of  salvation  and  peace, 

Quit  darkness  and  folly,  no  longer  be  bound, 

Where  troubles  and  sorrows  increase. 

For  Christ's  yoke  is  easy,  his  burden  is  light, 

As  he  has  in  truth  testified ; 

His  footsteps  are  follow'd  by  walking  upright, 

And  laying  all  evil  aside. 

4  And  are  you  not  willing  to  walk  in  the  road, 
Our  Savior  has  travel'd  before, 

To  find  the  acceptance  and  favor  of  God, 
And  bear  the  same  cross  which  he  bore  ? 


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Salvation  is  free  for  the  humble  in  heart, 
And  seeker  of  true  righteousness; 
All  such  in  the  kingdom  of  Christ  have  a  part, 
A  share  in  the  mansions  of  bliss. 

5  Their  heaven,  they  find    well  begun  here  below, 
Abounding  with  joys  ever  new  ; 

For  while  they  in  union  and  purity  grow, 

Bright  glories  are.op'ning  to  view. 

The  idols  of  time  have  no  longer  a  place 

In  the  purified  temple  of  God  ; 

But^all  who're  partakers  of  his  saving  grace 

Re-move  and  destroy  ev'ry  clog  ; 

6  That  they  may  go  forward  with  confidence  bold, 
To  fight  the  good"  fight  and  obtain 

The  crown  of  salvation,  more  precious  than  gold, 

Or  any  thing  earthly  and  vain. 

The  humble  and  lowly  are  certain  to  stand, 

In  God's  holy  power  they  trust; 

Let  me  be  united  to  this  lovely  band, 

Be  mine  the  pure  joys  of  the  just. 

7  For  though  ev'ry  pleasure  this  earth  can  bestow, 
3Iy  soul  could  partake  here  in  time ; 

What  are  they,  compar'd  to  the  treasures  that  flow 

From  regions  of  glory  sublime  ? 

Bright  angels  descending  my  spirit  surround 

With  lovers  holy  circles  must  pure  ; 

I'm  thankful,  I'm  thankful  for  what  I  have  found, 

And  I  will  forever  endure. 

Canterbury. 


7. 

Voice  of  Awakening. 

1  Awake  ye  who  slumber,  ye  souls  bound  in  sin, 
My  trumpet  is  sounding  for  you  to  come  in ; 

O  come  to  the  gospel — come  poor  needy  souls, 

O  come  to  this  work  while  time  swiftly  rolls; 

Do  come  to  the  ark  of  salvation  and  peace, 

That  your  souls  may  be  free  from  the  bondage  of  death; 

O  strip  off  your  mantle,  your  clothing  of  sin, 

With  God's  chosen  number,  O  come  gather  in. 

2  I've  come  from  the  mansions  of  glory  above, 
By  my  heavenly  Father  I'm  sent  to  reprove; 
The  lost  children  of  men  to  judgment  must  come 
And  bow  in  submission  to  his  holy  throne. 

O  van'der  and  c<  '  ne,  O  san'der  an  vo', 
I'm  the  ho  ho  ho  holy,  the  holy  Sewo; 
Awaken,  awaken,  the  trumpet  does  blow, 
Come  free  volunteers  be  preparing  to  go. 

3  Come  gird  on  your  armor,  your  helmet  and  shield, 
O  come  ye  and  enter  the  true  gospel  field  ; 
Come  free  volunteers,  such  souls  I  have  chose, 
Who  press  on  with  courage  all  sin  to  oppose. 
Awake,  says  the  holy  Omnipotent  One, 

My  work  upon  earth  has  in  wisdom  begun ; 
My  gospel  is  sealed,  yea  sealed  with  truth, 
My  church  is  established  and  plac'd  upon  earth. 

4  Unshaken  its  pillars,  its  portals  and  gates, 
Its  breast-work  is  sure,  why  lie  ye  in  wait  ? 
Ye  sandal  la  vex'e,  ye  cannot  o'erthrow, 
My  ho  holy  Lin-ce'  with  san  dan'  sen  vor : 


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'  Tis  kept  and  protected  by  my  holy  hand, — 
A  host  of  bright  angels  around  it  do  stand ; 
O  sound  ye  your  trumpets  ye  holy  angels, 
In  every  place  where  fallen  man  dwells. 

My  holy  Anointed,  the  time  has  now  come,  for  vi  len'  van 
ve;  ne  to  shine  forth  in  glory  and  love,  a  light  to  all  nations, 
shining  bright  in  purity,  with  the  holy  se  ven'  and  power  from 
above.  Ye  shall  shine  in  my  brightness,  saith  the  Lord  who 
reigns  above,  saith  the  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth. 

O  sound  ye  your  trumpets  again  and  again, 

To  poor  lost  souls,  to  poor  fallen  men, 
(notes.)  that  they  may  obey  this  awakening  voice,    (nctes.) 

5  O  come  ye  poor  souls,  why  will  ye  delay; 
Come  and  enter  this  beautiful  way. 

The  joys  of  the  gospel  are  offered  free, 
On  terms  just  and  equal  for  you  and  for  me. 

6  The  yoke  it  is  easy,  the  burden  is  light ; 

O  come  weary  souis,  come  cast  in  your  mite, 
Gain  freedom  by  confessing  and  forsaking  all  sin  ; 
O  this  is  the  way  that  we've  travel'd  in. 

7  It  yields  joy  and  comfort,  life  and  peace  to  the  soul ; 
From  bondage  'twill  save.    All  who  come  to  the  pool 
Of  repentance  and  prayer,  of  meekness  and  love, 
Shall  find  true  forgiveness  from  Heaven  above. 

Come  to  the  purifying  work  and  be  cleans'd  from  all  sin, — 
Come,  O  come,  says  the  holy  Selan', 
Come,  O  come,  says  good  Mother  Ann, 
Come,  O  come,  say  the  angels  of  peace, 
Come,  O  come,  and  seek  God's  grace. 

Canterbury. 


Living  Truth, 

1  The  words  of  living  truth  shall  stand 
When  judgments  roll,  roll  through  the  land; 
For  in  God's  power  the  earth  he'll  sweep, 
And  nations  of  the  earth  shall  weep. 

His  piercing  eye  will  penetrate — 
They'll  cry,   Alas  !  when  'tis  too  late, 
"  O  fall  on  us,  ye  mountains  high, 
Hide  us  from  his  allseeing  eye." 

2  But  they  his  rod  must  surely  feel, 

In  judgments  He  with  them  will  deal, 
Each  as  their  works  of  sin  shall  be 
In  time  or  in  eternity. 
But  righteous  souls  will  find  a  place 
Within  the  mansions  of  his  grace  \ 
Inwrapt  in  his  eternal  love, 
They'll  dwell  in  paradise  above. 

3  There  they  shall  be  forever  blest 
With  everlasting  peace  and  rest, 
And  with  the  saints  and  angels  sing 
Sweet  praises  to  their  heavenly  King. 
The  name  of  Mother  they  shall  sound, 
In  thanks  for  free  salvation  found, 
And  shall  rejoice  that  they  are  free 
From  th'  bondage    of  iniquity. 

4  Truth,  living  truth  shall  echo  round, 
The  everlasting  trump  shall  sound, 
And  rich  and  poor,  both  great  and  small, 
Shall  hear  the  soul-awak'ning  call ; 


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For  God  will  send  his  angels  forth 
„  To  ev'ry  nation  of  the  earth, 
All  who  of  choice,  the  call  obey 
Will  do  his  will  and  know  his  way. 

5  But  such  as  break  God's  holy  laws, 
Or  dare  to  slight  his  holy  cause, 
His  judgments  shall  their  portion  be 
In  endless  woe  and  misery. 

O  then  be  wise  ye  lac  na  loo', 

Obey  your  holy  Los  na  voo'; 

For  God  has  bless'd  them  with  his  power, 

To  guard  you  through  each  trying  hour. 

6  The  work  of  God  is  great  indeed ; 
O  then  be  subject  to  your  Lead, 
To  God  in  them  O  be  resign'd, 
That  you  his  grace  may  freely  find. 
Thus  heaven's  blessings  yours  will  be 
Through  time  and  in  eternity  ; 

And  by  the  cross  on  earth  you  bear, 
A  crown  of  glory  you'll  prepare. 

Canterbury. 

Heavenly  Guide. 

1  Lo  all  vo,  hark  ye  dear  children,  and  listen  to  me, 
For  I  am  that  holy  Se  lone'  se  ka'  ra  an  ve' ; 

My  work  upon  earth  is  holy,  holy  and  pure, 
That  work  which  will  ever,  forever  endure. 

2  Yea,  my  heavenly  Father  hath  se-ve'-ned  to  you 
That  power  which  is  holy  and  that  faith  which  is  true  ; 
O  then  my  beloved,  why  will  ye  delay? 

O  la  ho'  le  en  se'  ren,  now  while  it  is  day. 


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3  The  holy  angels  in  heaven  their  trumpets  do  raise, 
And  with  saints  upon  earth    sound  endless  praise. 
Blessed,  most  blessed  your  day  and  holy  your  call, 
O  ven  se'  ne  ven  se'  ne,  yea  every  soul. 

4  All  holy  se  ka'  ren  are  the  free  blessings  given 
And  bestowed  on  you  from  the  fountain  of  heaven; 
Yea,  guardian  spirits  from  the  holy  Se  Ian', 
Bring  you  heavenly  love,  vi'  ne  see',  Lin'  se  van'. 

5  Press  ye  on  my  dear  children,  the  holy  Van'  la  hoo' 

Is  your  heavenly  guide,  and  will  safely  bear  you  through 

All  vo'len  tribulation  you  meet  here  below; 

Then  be  humble  dear  children,  be  faithful  and  true. 

6  For  God  your  holy,  holy  heavenly  father  will  never, 
Never  forsake  his  holy  house  of  Israel  on.  e.a.r.t.h., 

But  the  blessings  of  heaven  will  continue  to  flow, 
On  you  my  beloved  Ar  ^se  le  be  low.    (n-o-t-e-s.) 

New  Lebanon. 

10. 

Glory  of  God's  Building. 

1  How  glorious  is  the  house  of  God 

In  which  the  faithful  meet, 
In  rev'rence  to  his  holy  word, 

Where  angels  take  their  seat. 
How  beautiful  'tis  to  behold 

The  aged  and  the  youth 
Forsake  the  vain  and  wicked  world, 

And  choose  the  paths  of  truth. 

2  Rejoice,  ye  chosen  sons  of  God, 

Let  virgins  loudly  sing, 
Who  in  the  narrow  path  have  trod, 
In  footsteps  of  their  King. 


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Rejoice,  in  music  loudly  sound, 

Salvation  from  all  sin  ; 
Christ's  holy  kingdom  we  have  found, 

Come  souls  and  enter  in. 

3  Confess  all  sin,  repent  and  learn 

The  way  that  Christ  has  taught ; 
In  gospel  fire  the  strong  man  burn  ; 

Thus  you're  to' judgment  brought. 
True  resurrection  does  begin 

With  every  honest  soul, 
By  freely  purging  out  all  sin, 

And  sacrificing  all. 

4  God  does  in  truth  require  mankind 

His  chosen  to  respect; 
To  crucify  the  carnal  mind, 

In  thought,  in  word  and  act. 
His  chosen  vessels  guarded  are, 

By  angels  hov'ring  round, 
And  fill'd  with  holy  love  and  fear, 

Eternal  praise  to  sound. 

5  By  his  anointing  power  and  care, 

He's  fitted  them  aright 
In  his  eternal  grace  to  share, 

And  lead  souls  into  light. 
Then  come  poor  souls,  come  gather  in, 

God's  holy  house  is  free, 
For  all  who'll  freely  strip  off  sin, 

And  his  true  servants  be. 

6  How  glorious  is  every  gate, 

That  leadeth  hereunto  ; 
The  path  is  also  sure  and  straight, 
But  plain  and  easy  I 


Here  is  the  rock  that  Jesus  laid, 

And  it  will  ever  stand ; 
God  is  our  life,  our  strength,  our  aid, 

We,  his  devoted  band. 

7  Come,  sinners  come,  both  young  and  old, 
Now  is  your  time,  now  is  your  day ; 
God's  glorious  building,  come  behold, 
Come  enter,  enter  while  you  may. 
Angels  the  trump  of  truth  do  sound  ; 

All  who  the  sound  obey, 
Will  praise  their  God  that  they  have  found 
The  strait  and  narrow  way. 

8  Rejoice,  rejoice,  ye  faithful  few, 
In  thankfulness  your  voices  raise, 
That  God  has  call'd  and  chosen  you ; 
O  shout  and  sing  eternal  praise. 
When  in  his  holv  house  you  meet, 

Where  saints  and  angels  are — 
O  praise  your  God  with  joy  complete, 
That  you  his  grace  do  share. 

Chorus. 

9  Ho  ho,  le  ne  vo',  ho  ho,  le  ne  van', 

Ho  ho,  blessed  Savior,  ho  ho,  Mother  Ann. 
Ho  ho,  alia  Vin'da,  ho,  holy  Savee', 
Ho  ho,  we  se  re'  nee  in  sef  ke  o  vee>. 
Lord,  holy  sarenda  we  give  unto  thee, 
Before  thee  we  worship  in  humility, 
Accept  of  thy  children,  a  tribute  of  love, 
As  we're  moving  onward  to  mansions  above. 

Canterbury. 


11. 

The  Holy  Savior. 

I  There  came  forth  a  voice,  to  the  lost  child  of  nature 
Its  accents,  thi  md  still  ; 

I  came  frcm  my  Father,  than  whom  none  is  greater, 
And  low  in  submission  I  bow  to  his    will. 
I  am  -iy  of  salvation, 

To  me  the  poor  vagrant  is  lur'd  from  afar; 

neaven  of  God's  New  Crea 
The  first  gem  of  glory,  the  bright  morning 
!  Hark  ho  '  -  ■-.  thirsty  and 

■  ::5  true  bread,  and  the  water  of  life — 
Come  here  O  ye  filthy  SG^-> 

And  3  your  strife. 

us  erecting, 
A  mansion  for 
I 

I  am  I  from  the  mountain, 

I'm  r<  >le  earth  ; 

I  am  a  de. 
By  m-. 

The  chief 
I  am  til 

I  am  a  swift  arrow,  a 
A  dar. 


A  well  and  a  vine,  and  a  lamb  on  Mount  Zion — 
An  ensign  of  freedom,  high  hoisted  in  field, 
A  rock  and  a  refuge,  and  Judah's  tribe  lion — 
The  great  golden  altar,  a  buckler  and  shield. 
5  I'm  life  everlasting,  the  first  true  begotten, 

The  word  and  the  truth,  and  the  lamp  with  its  light, 

The  sword  of  Jehovah,  a  gift  not  forgotten 

That's  sent  forth  in  fury,  all  nations  to  smite. 

I'm  nothing  but  spirit,  the  true  resurrection, 

I'm'jjjl  that  is  holy,  a  plant  of  renown, 

The  offspring  of  David — a  propitiation, 

My  Mother's  bright  glory  and  God's  holy  Son. 

Enfield,  JV.  H. 

12. 

Celestial  Enjoyment,  Glory  and  Praise. 

1  O  holy,  heavenly  Father,  what  blessings  thou  hast  given 
To  comfort  thy  true  people,  and  lead  them  on  to  heaven. 
O  may  we  all  be  faithful  while  on  this  earth  below, 

To  walk  the  paths  of  wisdom,  and  shun  the  paths  of  woe 

O  may  thy  holy  power  still  guard  and  lead  us  right, 

Until  we  reach  fair  Canaan,  the  land  of  pure  delight;  *%• 

And  may  we  in  one  spirit  unitedly  move  on 

To  meet  with  holy  angels  and  join  the  shining  throng. 

2  There's  peace  for  all  the  faithful  who've  quit  the  joys  of  earth, 
Rejected  all  vain  pleasures  to  taste  of  holy  mirth  ; 

Such  will  receive  the  treasure  of  everlasting  life, 
And  dwell  in  happy  mansion,  secure  from  worldly  strife. 
My  brethren  and  my  sisters,  come  view  the  happy  state 
Of  those  who'rc  truly  faithful,  and  hear  their  happy  fate; 
They're  bless'd  by  God  their  Father  and  holy  saints  above, 
They're  cloth'd  in  robes  of  beauty,  eternal  peace  and  lovo. 


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3  From  the  celestial  regions  where  heavenly  joys  abound, 
I've  had  a  precious  treasure,  and  heard  this  blessed  sound, 
Come  home  my  faithful  chosen,  ye  blessed  of  the  Lord, 
Come  enter  this  bright  mansion,  receive  your  just  reward. 
Such  is  the  happy  welcome  to  those  who  do  God's  will  ; 
On  them  kind  heaven's  blessings  like  gentle  dews  distil. 
So  let  all  be  engaged,  the  aged  and  the  youth, 

To  serve  the  Lord  in  beauty,  in  holiness  and  truth. 

4  Then  when  our  race  is  ended,  our  work  well  done  below, 
And  God  our  Father  calleth,  at  his  command  we'll  go 

To  dwrell  with  saints  &  angels  who  worship  round  his  throne, 
And 'glorify  his  name  for  all  he  has  made  known. 
We'll  join  in  endless  praises  of  heavenly  love  sublime, 
And  sing  with  holy  seraphs  in  that  pure  happy  clime 
Where,  far  from  grief  and  sorrow,  the  faithful  soul  shall  rest, 
And  with  true  heavenly  comfort  forevermore  be  bless'd. 

5  Love,  saith  the  holy  Savior,  my  flock  shall  be  known  by  ; 
Assembling  in  my  spirit,  to  them  I  will  be  nigh. 

The  meek,  the  true  peace-maker  shall  in  God's  kingdom  stand 
With  hosts  of  happy  spirits  on  Canaan's  happy  land. 
Rejoice,  va  eel'  var  ce  ne',  O  praise  the  God  of  love ; 
Give  thanks  for  that  salvation  which  cometh  from  above  ; 
Move  forward  by  his  blessing  in  his  eternal  power, 
Which  will  protect  our  spirits  in  ev'ry  trying  hour. 

6  O  Lord,  we  bow  before  thee,  thy  mercy  we  do  feel, 

We  thank  thee  for  thy  blessings,  we'll  worship  thee  with  zeal, 
We'll  sing  thy  praise  in  Zion  and  keep  thy  holy  laws, 
Devote  our  souls  and  bodies  to  thy  all-glorious  c 


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We  feel  exceeding  thankful  to  Christ  thy  blessed  Son, 
And  to  our  blessed  Mother,  for  they  with  thee  are  one ; 
They've  taught  us  how  to  honor,  obey  and  reverence  thee  ; 
This  our  delight  and  pleasure  forevermore  shall  be. 

Canterbury. 

13. 

Thunderings  on  Mount  Sinai. 

1  When  Israel's  Mediator,  with  trembling  and  with  awe, 
From  God  the  great  Creator,  received  the  ancient  law, 
High  on  that  sacred  mountain,  the  vivid  lightnings  piay'd; 
Each  deeply  poison'd  fountain,  in  gushing  torrents  stray'd. 

2  Then  thund'rings  loud  and  awful,  that  cloud  capp'd 

mountain  rend 
For  it  is  made  unlawful  for  Israel  to  ascend, 
In  'mazement,  fear  and  wonder  their  stricken  souls  were  lost, 
And  lightnings,  smoke  and  thunder  deters  the  mighty  host. 

3  '  Twas  then  the  God  of  power  urfgazed  on  and  alone 
On  Sinai's  rocking  tower  with  Moses  could  commune  ; 
This  antitype  is  Zion  the  tower  of  holy  birth 

Where  God's  most  holy  cion  may  spread  upon  the  earth. 

4  But  on  that  holy  summit,  but  two  can  e'er  approach, 
God's  canopy's  upon  it,  no  other  hand  can  touch  ; 

A  cloud  the  height  is    crowning  and  lightnings  fiercely   blaze 
And  God  declares  with  frowning  break  ye  not  thro'  to  gaze. 

5  Ye  have  a  Mediator,  and,  ti's  thro'  this  alone 

Now  in  this  new  Creation  ye  can  approach  my  Throne  ; 
High  bounds  are  round  the  awning  and  he  who  through 
.  sm  bursts 
all  this  awful  wa  rely  be  accurs'd. 

Enfield,  JV.  H. 


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14. 

Pure  Gospel. 

1  Hail  thou  ever  blessed  gospel, 
Hai!  thou  bright  celestial  dny, 
When  Jehovah  first  revealed, 
By  his  Son  the  living  way. 

'  Tis  a  way  of  life  and  freedom 
For  the  sou)  that's  bound  in  sin ; 
Come  ye  sinners,  learn  its  virtues  ; 
Hear  the  sound,  come  enter  in. 

2  All  are  here  made  freely  welcome 
To  partake  of  heavenly  joy, 

By  confessing  and  forsaking 

Sin,  which  does  their  peace  destroy. 

Earthly  joys,  how  short !  how  transient ! 

Like  a  flower  they  soon  decay, 

But  the  gospel  offers  pleasures 

That  will  last  through  endless  day. 

3  O  thou  pure  and  holy  gospel, 
Source  divine  of  heav'nly  love  ! 
How  delighting  are  thy  treasures, 
Flowing  from  the  realms  above  ! 
Holy  angels,  holy  spirits, 

Round  the  throne  of  Heaven  stand, 
Sounding  praises  for  the  gospel, 
Now  made  known  by  Vi-ceLan'. 

4  This  pure  gospel  is  establish 'd 
On  a  rock  by  God's  own  hand, 
None  can  -... 

■  nd. 


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Come,  O  come,  ye  poor  and  needy, 
Come  and  join  God's  chosen  few  ; 
Here  is  found  life  everlasting, 
Here  are  joys  forever  new. 

5  Here's  a  treasure  far  surpassing 
All  that  earthly  joys  display, 

Which  endures  when  these  have  vanish'd  ; 

Come  and  gain  it  while  you  may. 

Give  to  God  each  precious  moment, 

Spend  for  him  your  mortal  breath, 

Travel  in  regeneration, 

Leave  the  path  of  sin  and  death. 

6  Come,  O  come,  learn  self-denial ; 
Take  the  cross  w7hich  Jesus  bore, 
And  partake  of  full  salvation 
While  you  find  an  open  door. 
Leave,  Ah  leave  the  path  of  folly, 
O  ye  young,  ye  proud  and  gay, 
Come  and  enter  Heaven's  portals, 
Work  with  zeal  while  it  is  day. 

7  Join  with  saints  in  loud  Hosannas 
To  the  Holy  Al-se  van'  ; 

Praise  O  praise  your  blessed  Savior, 
Bless  and  praise  good  Mother  Ann, 
For  this  day  of  free  salvation 
To  alienations  offer'd  free; 
O  ye  children  of  Mount-Zion, 
Sound  aloud  this  Jubilee. 

Canterbury. 


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15. 

Gift  of  Refreshment. 

1  O  the  blessings,  Ah  unnumber'd, 
Heavenly  blessings  flow  to  mo  ! 
I  rejoice,  yea  I  rejoice, 
In  my  measure  of  victory. 
O  how  thankful,  O  how  thankful, 
Thankful,  thankful,  I  must  be, 
God's  infinite  love  and  mercy, 
Are  extended  unto  me. 
.  2  Holy  angels,  holy  spirits 
Now  are  showering  upon  me, 
Heaven's  blessings,  heaven's  treasures, 
Heaven's  love  and  purity. 
O  I  will  be  lowly,  low, 
In  lowliness  my  soul  shall  bow, 
Lord,  I  will  increase  in  goodness, 
That  thy  gifts  may  ever  flow. 

3  O  the  joys  so  pure,  immortal, 
That  are  flowing  to  my  soul  ! 
Holy  gifts  like  living  waters, 

Round  and  round  and  through  me  roll. 
All  the  sparkling  gems  of  India, 
Mountains  of  the  purest  gold, 
Never  can  destroy  or  purchase 
Heaven's  glories  that  I  hold  : 

4  These  are  treasures  bright,  eternal, 
That  the  soul  in  love  partakes, 
"Who,  for  purest  joys  immortal, 
Ev'ry  -inful  joy  forsakes  ; 


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These  will  shine  in  darkest  trials, 
Spreading  still  the  charms  of  peace, 
And  will  clothe  the  soul  in  glory, 
When  life's  transient  joys  will  cease. 

5  O  what  condescending  mercy, 
Is  extended  to  my  soul ! 

Then  I  will  be  true  and  faithful, 
While  my  precious  moments  roll : 
Thus  I  shall  secure  a  mansion, 
Richer  far  than  earthly  kings, 
When  my  work  shall  be  accomplish'd, 
When  I've  done  with  mortal  things. 

6  There  in  loudest  strains  of  glory, 
Sweet  hosannas  I  shall  sing, 
And  with  holy  songs  of  angels, 
Praise  my  Savior,  Zion's  king. 
Short  and  fickle,  few  and  fading, 
Are  the  transient  joys  below; 
But  in  endless  streams  of  glory, 
These  enduring  pleasures  flow. 

C.  &  Enfield. 

16. 

Omniscience  of  the  Deity. 

1  There  is  an  eye  that  never  tires — 

A  God  who  never  sleeps  ', 
He  knows  the  secret  of  each  heart, 

A  watch  o'er  us  he  keeps ; — 
Beholds  our  motives,  foul  or  clean, 

Knows  we  are  mortals  frail, 
And  yet  we  are  upheld  by  him, 

His  arm  doth  never  fail. 


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2  He  kno\v3  if  we've  a  love  for  sin, 

By  which  our  feet  would  slide  ; 
Knows  if  pure  love  to  him  alone 

Doth  check  the  flowing  tide  ; 
Or  whether  fear,  or  burning  wrath, 

From  his  Almighty  hand, 
Does  govern  our  most  secret  thoughts, 

And  cause  our  feet  to  stand. 

3  Knows  if  our  soul's  delight  is  fix'd 

In  being  seen  and  known, 
By  living  saints  where  he  doth  sit, 

Through  whom  he  knows  his  own. 
The  beast's  evasion  he  beholds, 

From  his  eternal  law  ; 
Has  plac'd  us  subjects  free  to  act, 

In  rev'rence,  fear  and  awe. 

4  We  see  in  all  his  wond'rous   works, 

The  glory  of  his  plan, 
In  giving  agency  to  rule 

The  final  state  of  man. 
As  happiness  depends  on  choice, 

We  need  not  mourn  or  grieve  ; 
Thank  God  he  did  our  souls  arrest, 

By  this  we  did  believe. 


Enfield,  JV.  H. 


17. 

Happy  Consideration. 

1  What  blessings  from  heaven  the  righteous  enjoy  ! 
I'm  thankful  I'm  one  of  this  band, 
Who  worship  their  Savior  in  all  their  employ, 
United  in  soul  and  in  hand 


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To  God  I've  devoted  my  soul,  yea,  my  all, 

Forever  his  word  I'll  obey ; 
Thus  honor  my  Savior,  and  my  holy  call, 

By  walking  the  new  living  way. 

2  What  treasures  are  given  the  humble  and  wise, 

While  trav'ling  to  Canaan's  pure  land, 
Who  ev'ry  vain  pleasure  of  earth  sacrifice 

To  follow  the  angelic  band. 
With  courage  I'll  press  on,  with  pleasure  also ; 

I'll  gain  that  rich  heavenly  prize; 
In  meekness  I'll  suffer  all  things  here  below, 

Since  glory  for  me  forward  lies. 

3  The  promise  is  certain  to  those  who  endure, 

They'll  feast  on  the  good  of  the  land ; 
On  manna  and  honey,  on  wine  new  and  pure, 

Prepared  by  God's  holy  hand. 
How  cheering  the  promise,  which  Christ's  words  contain  ! 

The  meek  of  the  earth  shall  be  bless'd; 
With  the  Lord  in  bright  glory,  the  righteous  shall  reign, 

And  from  all  their  sorrow  shall  rest. 

4  I'm  thankful  I'm  called  to  walk  the  straightway 

Which  leads  to  the  mansions  of  peace ; 
There  ev'ry  thing  lovely  its  charms  will  display, 

There  happiness  never  can  cease. 
My  kindred  are  holy,  yea,  just  and  upright, 

They  dwell  in  the  realms  of  pure  love  ; 
They  join  with  bright  angels  and  seraphs  of  light, 

In  the  heavens  of  glory  above. 

5  I'll  join  in  rejoicing  with  this  happy  few, 

Our  treasure  in  heaven  is  sure, 
While  blessings  from  heaven  descend  like  the  dew 
On  those  who  are  humble  andjpure. 


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O  Father  of  Heaven  !   I  thank  thee  in  prayer, 

That  I  have  the  way  of  life  found  ; 
O  let  me  still  merit  thy  protecting  care; 

Let  charity  in  me  abound. 

Canterbury. 


.''others  Gift  of  Notice, 

Given  by  inspiration  at  the  Pleasant  Grove,  Oct.  16,  I 
Tlie  first  Jive,  verses  were  addressed  to  the  Ministry  and  Elders. 

1  You  need  not  be  faint  hearted,  though  trials  ofr  you  - 
From  you  I  am  not  parted,  say  v;;n  Lee. 
O  nay,  my  faithful  shepherds  and  all  my  precious  lambs, 
As  chains  of  firm  protection,  round  you  extend  my  arms. 

2  Come  near,  my  well  beloved,  my  chosen  watchmen  too, 
By  wisdom  I  am  moved  to  bless  my  chosen  few; 

And  first  in  heaven's  order,  you  stand  akin  to  me, 

And  says  your  God,  Jehovah,  you  ne'er  shall  sever'd  be. 

3  You  are  my  faithful  children,  companions  all  as  one; 
To  you  my  best  affection  shall  never  cease  to  run. 
I've  prov'd  you  by  affliction,  by  joy  and  sorrow  too, 
Found  to  my  satisfaction,  that  you  are  just  and  true. 

4  Therefore,  you  are  beloved  by  Christ  your  Lord  in  heaven; 
To  you  the  rightful  heirs,  his  kingdom  shall  be  given. 

So  let  your  souls  be  cheerful,  though  dark  days  intervene; 
With  you  in  tribulation  my  soul  is  ever  seen. 

5  And  when  your  labor's  ended  upon  this  mortal  shore, 
Together  we'll  be  blended,  where  we  shall  part  no  more. 
The  laurels  of  my  glory,  upon  your  heads  shall  shine, 
And  with  a  robe  most  holy,  your  peace  shall  be  sublime. 


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To  Mother1  s  first-born  children. 
6  I  now  extend  my  blessing  to  all  my  good  first-born, 

Children  worthy  of  possessing  my  love,  for  the  much  they've  borne 

In  memory  of  you  my  children,  1  oft  sit  in  my  grove; 

Pour  out  my  thinks  to  Jesus,  for  your  zeal,  and  constant  love. 

7  I  thank  you  all,  for  toiling  to  keep  the  way  of  God  ; 

I  thank  you  all,  for  bearing  his  heavy,  chast'ning  rod. 

Your  unremitted  labors  in  my  vineyard  on  the  earth, 

Has  won  your  souls  rich  treasures,  secur'd  in  realms  of  mirth. 

8  Your  names  shall  be  immortal,  ador'd  by  saints  above; 
Your  peace  shall  be  eternal,  your  souls  be  crown'd  with  love. 
In  peace  pursue  your  journey,  betimes  it  will  be  through ; 
Bless'd  be  that  glorious  morning  when  I  shall  meet  with  you. 

To  the  middle  aged  and  zjoung  brethren  and  sisters. 
9  Come  now  my  younger  children,  yea,  all  both  strong  &.  weak, 
Come  listen  with  attention  to  hear  the  words  I  speak; 
For  it  is  Ann  that  speaketh,  your  Mother,  true  and  kind, 
Bless'd  be  the  child  that  heareth,  and  all  my  precepts  mind. 

10  I  bless  you,  O  my  infants,  my  jewels  one  and  all, 
And  from  my  kind  embraces,  I  pray  you  ne'er  may  fall. 
More  tedious  than  dividing  the  marrow  from  your  bones, 
It  is  to  bereave  my  spirit  of  my  dear  little  ones. 

11  Yea  when  you  seek  to  wander,  I  suffer  deep  distress ; 
The  pain  my  soul  is  under,  my  tongue  cannot  express. 
For  I  desire  to  have  you  all  reign  with  me  above, 

Blest  by  your  Lord  &  Savior,  crown'd  with  pure  Wisdom's  love. 

12  To  open  the  way  of  salvation,  by  which  you  are  made  free ; 
I  suffer'd  deep  affliction,  far  more  than  ye  will  see. 

My  soul  felt  tribulation,  sorrow  and  grief  extreme, 
While  pain  and  persecution  possess'd  my  mortal  frame. 


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3  But  I  with-stood  all  perils,  my  Maker's  work  to  do, 

Which  brought  complete  salvation  for  my  sons  &  daughters  too, 
And  now  as  ye  are  favor'd,  this  blessing  to  partake, 
I  pray  that  you  may  never  this  precious  prize  forsake. 

4  But  bear  the  cross  and  bless  it,  watch  well  your  words  &-  ways, 
Do  honor  to  my  gospel,  let  ev'ry  breath  be  praise. 

Let  mercy,  love  and  wisdom,  to  your  fellow  brethren  shine  ; 
Yea,  see  that  your  deportment  does  correspond  with  mine. 

5  And  then  should  persecution,  affliction  or  distress, 
Famine  or  tribulation,  your  hearts  or  homes  molest, 

Your  Father,  God  in  Heaven,  your  righteousness  will  view, 
And  my  beloved  children  his  hand  will  succor  you. 

6  Likewise,  your  loving  Mother,  when  trials  do  beset, 
Around  your  souls  will  hover,  the  least  she'll  not  forget ; 
So  now  my  faithful  children  take  courage  and  be  strong, 
Your  Lead,  your  God  and  Mother  will  help  you  all  along. 

7  I  now  must  close  my  word,  dear  children  for  this  time  ; 
With  love  your  beads  I'll  crown,  for  ye  are  truly  mine. 

I  love  you  with  pure  love,  love,  the  weight  I  cannot  tell ; 
1  bless  you  all  with  peace,  and  sweetly  sing  farewell. 

Canterbury. 

19. 

A  view  of  the  lost  state  of  Man. 

1  Ah  !  what  is  man,  vain  mortal  man, 
By  nature  lost,  deprav'd ; 
Yet  choose  to  risk  their  future  state? 
Although  by  sin  enslav'd, — 


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In  that  dread  state  alas  !  they  lie, 

And  follow  nature's  drift, 
Expecting  God  will  vengeance  show, 

And  send  destruction  swift. 
%<2  And  yet  they  grovel  in  the  earth, 

On  pleasures  not  their  own; 
All  transient,  fleet,  swift  on  the  wing, 

At  length  they're  left  alone  \ 
But  ah  !  such  joys  are  spoil'd  hy  pain, 

When  keen  remorse  comes  nigh. 
Eternity,  O  what  a  dread  ! 

They  vent  their  mournful  cry. 

3  The  king,  the  prince  of  high  renown, 

With  crowns  of  earthly  mould, 
And  all  their  honors,  state  and  worth, 

Treasures  of  earth  untold  ; 
Would  see  them  sweep  like  chaff  adrift, 

Before  a  mighty  wind, 
If  frighten'd  by  death's  cold  embrace, 

To  seek  God  as  their  friend. 

4  They'd  in  that  trying  moment  change 

Those  joys  of  earth's  delight; 
To  taste  the  bliss  which  we  enjoy, 

Blest  by  the  gospel  light. 
Then  O  let  mortals  only  view, 

What  flatters  man  awhile  ; 
'  Tis  what  will  perish,  fade  and  die, 

Likewise  their  souls  defile. 

5  Let  this  a  warning  be  to  us, 

That  we  our  zeal  renew  ; 
And  ev'ry  idol  sacrifice, 
That  heaves  up  to  our  view. 


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Let  not  a  sense  of  high  degree, 

Self-will  or  pride  prevail ; 
O  may  we  all  be  brought  to  see, 

In  our  own  sense  we  fail. 

6  An  independent  spirit  trace, 

In  all  its  wild  domain  ; 
That  from  the  simple  gifts  of  God, 

Henceforth  we  reap  a  gain. 
Then  the  pure  spirit  of  our  God, 

Will  cause  us  to  discern, 
To  know  the  evil  from  the  good, 

A  separation  learn. 

7  There  is  protection  gain'd  through  love, 

Pure  love  to  God  alone, 
Substantial  happiness  it  yields, 

This,  we  protest  is  known. 
God  knows  the  means  that  he  has  sent, 

To  raise  us  from  our  loss; 
Is  pleas'd  with  children  who  can  smile, 

In  taking  up  their  cross. 

8  Then  let  us  prize  our  precious  call, 

Not  mourn  for  our  arrest ; 
From  everlasting  he  decreed, 

His  children  should  be  bless'd, 
By  righteousness  to  turn  from  sin, 

Being  to  judgment  brought ; 
And  ever  in  his  presence  walk, 

As  faithful  children  ought. 

Enfield,  JS\  H. 


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20. 

Holy  Union, 

1  O  come  holy  union,  thou  angel  of  peace, 

And  dwell  with  the  righteous,  fill  them  with  thy  grace ; 

Come  brethren  and  sisters  si  niska  la  lo ; 

We're  bound  for  Mount  Zion,  on  forward  we'll  go. 

2  O  lovely  bright  angel  of  good  Mother  Ann, 
Thou  art  the  supporter  of  this  gospel  plan ; 
Direct  by  thy  wisdom,  O  guide  us  along, 
Till  we  meet  in  glory  the  purifi'd  throng. 

3  Thou  life  giving  breezes,  on  us  do  bestow 

The  blessings  of  heaven,  from  whence  thou  dost  flow  \ 

Unite  us  together  in  God's  holy  love, 

To  saints  and  bright  angels  in  glory  above. 

4  There's  no  earthly  glory  can  with  thee  compare ; 
No  treasures  on  earth  are  so  precious  and  fair. 
In  honor  to  God  holy  praise  we  will  sound, 
That  thy  loving  favor  to  us  doth  abound. 

5  Pure  love  is  the  token  our  Savior  hath  given, 

To  know  who  are  marching  the  straight  road  to  heaven  ; 
With  pure  holy  union  true  love  does  abide, 
These  are  to  the  righteous  a  heavenly  guide. 

6  We  thank  thee  dear  Savior,  who  taught  us  the  way, 
We  thank  thee,  O  Mother,  for  this  blessed  day. 
The  gospel  is  holy,  eternal  and  sure, 

'  Tis  built  upon  truth,  'twill  forever  endure. 

Canterbury,  JY,  H. 


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21. 

Birth  Day  of  Freedom. 

1  Shall  the  sun  that  has  dawn'd  upon  nature's  dark  night, 
And  is  now  rising  forth  to  meridian  glory  ! 

Shall  the  suff 'rings  of  those  who  have  mark'd  the  way  right, 

Pass  by  and  go  down  like  a  fabulous  story  ? 

Shall  their  labors  of  patience  now  sink  to  decay, 

And  their  work  be  suppress'd  at  the  first  dawn  of  day? 

Nay,  the  birth  day  of  freedom,  our  souls  shall  inspire, 

We'll  prize  their  example  and  pass  through  the  fire. 

2  Shall  the  fame  of  our  Mother  in  slumber  repose  ? 
Who  stem'd  her  way  on  like  a  ship  through  the  ocean  ; 
Who  brave'd  all  the  billows  and  tempests  that  rose, 
And  bearing  her  cross  dar'd  the  dragon's  commotion  ? 
Can  her  name  be  forgot,  or  her  glory  unsung, 

While  a  voice  can  be  rais'd,  or  a  harp  can  be  strung  ? 
Nay,  the  love  of  our  Mother  awakens  our  song, 
Her  pure  sons  and  daughters  her  fame  shall  prolong. 

3  For  our  Fathers  and  Mothers  who  laid  their  lives  down, 
To  pass  through  the  work  and  prepare  the  foundation; 
Their  daughters  shall  weave  them  a  wreath  of  renown, 
Their  sons  shall  stand  firm  in  the  day  of  temptation. 
Their  pure  testimony  true  light  shall  convey, 

To  direct  fallen  man  to  the  mansions  of  day, 

We,  their  sons  and  their  daughters  their  praise  will  prolong, 

Their  virtues  shall  swell  every  note  of  our  song. 

4  To  adorn  the  pure  order  that  God  has  made  known, 
With  reverence  we'll  bow  to  the  school  of  tuition  ; 
Take  ev'ry  degree,  and  to  honor  rise  on, 

By  faithful  cross  bearing  and  perfect  submission. 


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Then  our  leaders  and  law  shall  be  our  chief  delight, 
As  we  gain  gospel  freedom  in  mansions  of  light, 
And  their  love  shall  inspire  us  with  zeal  to  pursue, 
The  Day-Star  of  faith  that  will  lead  us  safe  through. 

5  In  the  day  of  keen  trial  we'll  stand  on  our  guard, 
To  rule  all  the  passions  and  keep  them  well  under; 
By  the  pure  light  of  truth  keep  our  garments  unmar'd, 
Till  we  burst  all   the  bands  of  old  nature  asunder. 
Then   encircl'd  with  love  we  shall  wear  a  bright  crown, 
And  can  join  in  the  song   that  will  never  go  down, 
To  the  Mother  of  freedom  who  first  did  inspire, 
Her  children  to  slay  every  carnal  desire. 

Harvard^  Mass. 


22. 


The  Millenium. 

1  The  great  millenium  day  has  come, 
The  glorious  work  has  now  begun, 
Which  was  in  ancient  days  foretold 
Wherein  the  saints  should  judge  the  world. 
The  book  of  life  is  now  unseal'd, 
The  heavenly  mystery  is  reveal'd, 
And  other  books  before  unread, 
Before  us  now  are  open  spread. 

2  Christ's  gospel  now  by  Mother  Ann 
Is  opened  wide  to  fallen  man, 
And  all  who  will  may  enter  in 
And  purify  their  lives  from  sin. 
Then  let  us  a  full  cross  maintain, 
And  have  all  shook  that  can't  remain ; 


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In  this  we  will  a  union  seek 

And  have  our  lives  both  low  and  meek. 

3  Come  heavenly  gospel  reign  within 
And  purify  our  souls  from  sin; 
By  keeping  thee  wTe  will  be  freed 
And  be  Christ  followers  indeed. 
Then  let  us  all  unite  and  sing, 
Hosannah  to  our  heavenly  king, 
"Who  has  eternal  life  bestow'd 
To  all  who  walk  the  heavenly  road. 

South  Union,  Ky. 

23. 

Unfeigned  Thanks. 

1  My  soul  is  fill'd  with  thanks  unfeign'd 

For  the  gospel  of  salvation, 

Wherein  I  have  a  heaven  gain'd 

And  found  a  pure  relation. 

0  Mother,  Mother  !   how  can  I 
Express  to  God  my  grateful  thanks? 

1  bow  and  weep,  yea  to  him  cry, 
While  here  I  stand  mid  shining  ranks. 

2  Lo  !  he  in  mercy  sent  a  call 

To  my  poor,  needy  spirit, 
While  I  was  young  to  give  up  all 

And  gain  a  lasting  merit ; 
That  1  might  learn  his  only  way, 

And  how  to  worship  him  in  love ; 
While  I  was  in  a  house  of  clay, 

His  gospel  came,  a  spotless  dove. 


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3  And  now  with  saints  I  can  unite, 

Here  within  this  shining  mansion  ; 
With  joy  eternal  I  delight 

In  thanks  for  my  salvation. 
My  tongue  is  feeble  to  rehearse 

The  thankfulness  of  my  full  heart, 
To  thee,  O  my  parental  nurse, 

My  thanks  unfeigned  I  impart. 

4  O  yea,  my  blessed  Mother  kind, 

Unto  thee  my  thankful  spirit 
Shall  bow  and  bend,  and  be  resign'd, 

Thy  love  for  to  inherit. 
Through  endless  ages  ever  more, 

Yea,  I  will  yield  my  thanks  to  thee 
For  helping  me  to  Zion's  shore, 

Where  from  all  bondage  I  am  free . 

5  I  now  can  join  the  endless  song 

With  my  lovely,  dear  companions, 
Who  have  in  time  all  march' d  along, 

For  these  celestial  mansions. 
And  I  will  never  be  unwise, 

Neither  unthankful  for  this  day; 
But  in  pure  wisdom  e'er  will  prize 

This  only  pure  and  living  way. 

New  Lebanon,  N.  Y. 

24. 

Voice  of  the  Righteous. 

1  The  trumpets  of  angels  are  sounding  aloud, 
O  hearken  ye  haughty,  ye  vain  and  ye  proud  ; 
They're  calling  to  sinners  to  put  away  sin, 
Renounce  carnal  pleasures  which  you  delight  in. 


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This  warning  is  sent  from  kind  heaven  to  you, 

From  God  by  his  angels,  then  hear  it,  O  do, 

In  mercy  and  wisdom  they  cry,  "  O  repent 

Of  all  your  past  follies  and  time  you've  misspent." 

2  Walk  in  resurrection  and  newness  of  life, 

Leave  folly's  dark  windings  and  earth's  worldly  strife, 
Seek  holy,  pure  wisdom,  joys  that  cannot  cease, 
Partake  of  salvation  and  bright  gospel  peace. 
God's  judgments  in  justice  will  roll  through  the  land 
On  those  who  their  call  of  his  mercy  withstand  ; 
In  sorrow  and  anguish  for  sin  they  will  mourn, 
And  find  that  the  Savior  their  cross  has  not  borne. 

3  The  furnace  in  Zion  all  souls  must  pass  through, 
Be  accountable  to  God  for  all  that  they  do, 
Before  they  can  enter  the  city  of  peace 
Where  glory  and  beauty  forever  increase. 

The  straight  path  will  lead  you  to  joys  pure,  sublime; 
You  may  here  follow  Christ,  the  light  and  the  line, 
Through  the  vale  of  repentance  the  straight  path  is  made; 
Here  Christ  Jesus  walk'd,  so  be  not  afraid. 

4  O  give  up  your  idols,  vain  pleasures  of  time 
And  serve  the  true  God  while  yet  in  your  prime; 
Your  days  are  but  short  and  their  number  is  few, 
Eternity  hastens  along  to  meet  you. 

Alas  !   they  are  number'd  who  worship  the  beast; 
O  give  God  the  glory  all  ye  who're  releas'd 
From  his  deadly  image  of  mis'ry  and  sin, 
Yea,  press  for  Christ's  kingdom  and  there  enter  in. 

5  In  wisdom's  low  valley  a  heaven  you'll  find, 
A  heaven  to  which  all  the  haughty  are  blind  ; 
Give  ear  to  her  warnings  and  walk  in  her  way. 
And  she  will  conduct  you  to  eternal  day. 


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Look  not  to  the  follies  or  pleasures  of  earth, 
If  you  would  inherit  pure,  heavenly  mirth; 
But  travel  in  righteousness,  meekness  and  truth, 
And  overcome  all  the  temptations  of  youth. 

6  Short,  fleeting  and  transient  the  joys  of  earth  are ; 
Then  lahor  with  zeal  to  get  a  full  share 
Of  those  which  abound  in  the  regions  of  peace, 
Immortal,  eternal,  that  never  will  cease. 
With  seraphs  of  glory  and  angels  of  light, 
O  praise  ye  Jehovah  in  Mount  Zion's  height; 
Rejoice,  you  are  called  from  darkness  and  loss, 
To  honor  his  kingdom  by  bearing  your  cross. 

Canterbury ,  N.  H. 

25. 

Holy  Call. 

1  Awaken  and  hear  the  life-giving  call, 

(That  now  is  inviting  the  great  and  the  small,) 
O  ye  children  of  nature,  before  'tis  too  late, 
And  enter,  O  enter  the  straight  narrow  gate. 
Forsake  ye  vain  pleasures,  they  afford  you  no  peace, 
And  seek  heavenly  blessings,  true  meekness  and  grace, 
Of  God,  Holy  Father,  who  pity  will  show 
To  poor  weary  pilgrims  while  trav'ling  below. 

2  No  joy  can  be  equal  to  souls  who  delight 

To  praise  their  Creator  and  walk  in  the  light ; 

They  feel  his  protection,  his  mercy  and  love 

Continually  flowing  from  heaven  above. 

Bright  angels  do  play  on  their  harps  of  pure  gold, 

While  heavenly  music  from  them  does  unfold 

The  work  of  Jehovah  and  his  mighty  band, 

Are  sounding  sweet  freedom  throughout  Zion's  land. 


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3  How  precious  the  call  in  this  bright  shining  day  ! 
Come,  sinners  come,  freely  the  gospel  obey; 

O  why  will  ye  linger  ?  why  will  ye  delay, 

And  slight  the  free  offers  of  God's  great  display  ? 

He's  truly  revealed  to  mortals  below 

A  work  of  redemption,  by  which  all  may  know, 

By  truly  confessing  and  leaving  all  sin, 

They'll  fight  the  good  fight  and  the  victory  win. 

4  All  holy  the  call,  come  now  listen  and  hear, 
For  Immanuel  fight,  in  his  ranks  bold  appear; 
For  freedom,  true  freedom,  the  angels  do  say, 

Does  sound,  and  shall  sound  throughout  endless  day. 

To  one  living  God,  ev'ry  soul  low  shall  bow, 

For  thus  saith  Jehovah,  all  shall  own  me  now  ; 

In  mercy  or  judgment  I'll  meet  ev'ry  soul, 

And  then  shall  they  say  that  my  power  does  roll. 

o  Then  come  ye  who 're  weary  of  bondage  and  sin, 
The  field  of  repentance  is  lovely  within  ; 
Come  enter,  you'll  find  that  God  surely  will  bless 
The  lowly  in  heart  who  seek  true  righteousness. 
Embrace  this  bless'd  gospel  of  union  and  peace, 
And  in  God's  true  favor  you'll  surely  increase; 
For  lo  !   his  true  judgments  will  roll  through  the  land, 
And  none  but  the  righteous  and  faithful  can  stand. 

Canterbury,  A.  H. 

26. 

The  Harmony  of  Angels. 

Sound,  sound,  sound  aloud  your  holy  trumpets  of  praise.  Sound 
sound,  sound  ye  your  holy  trumpets  new,  in  songs  of  joy  and  glad- 
ness unto  Him,  who  was,  and  is,  and  is  to  come;  yea,  unto  Him 
who  liveth  forever  and  ever;  even  the  Great  I  AM,  the  Eternal 


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Two  in  One ;  unto  whom  belongeth  honor,  praise  and  glory,  for- 
ever and  ever,  (notes)  Let  the  sound  of  praise  and  thanksgiv- 
ing roll,  roll,  roll  through  the  heavens  of  heavens,  to  the  Eternal 
Throne  of  the  Most  High  God  ;  for  his  mercy  endureth  forever 
and  ever,  (notes)  Bow  before  his  holy  throne,  all  ye  holy  saints 
and  angels,  come  and  sound  his  praise  aloud. 

Join  the  concert  all  ye  seraphs;  join  in  one  harmonious  sound. 
Let  the  eternal  realms  of  glory,  echo  and  re-echo  round. 
Lo  the  voice  of  the  Almighty  is  proclaimed  unto  all ; 
Hear,  O  hear  ye  hosts  of  heaven,  hear,  O  hear  the  solemn  call ! 
For  behold  the  great  Jehovah  hath  sent  forth  unto  the  earth,  his 
everlasting  proclamation  by  his  two  Anointed  Ones. 
Sound  aloud  your  holy  trumpets, 

Tune  your  heavenly  harps  of  praise. 
For  behold  the  Lord  Almighty 

Hath  declar'd  the  latter  days. 
The  Bride  and  Groom  have  now  descended, 

And  on  earth  begin  to  reign  ; 
And  the  kingdom  of  their  Father, 

In  true  righteousness  proclaim. 
The  glory  of  the  Two  Anointed, 

Now  begins  to  shine  abroad; 
Living  truth  rolls  on  like  thunder 

To  awake  the  sleeping  crowd. 
The  veil  of  death  is  rent  asunder, 

And  the  dead  begin  to  rise, 
And  the  true  and  faithful  number 
Now  press  onward  for  the  prize. 
Shout  aloud  in  songs  of  glory, 

The  millennial  day  has  come; 

Saints  on  earth  and  saints  in  heaven, 

Now  combine  in  praise  as  one. 


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Join  the  chorus  bright  arch-angels, 

Join  ye  seraphs,  swell  the  sound  ; 
Join  in  one  harmonious  concert, 

Through  the  heavens  all  around. 
Honor,  praise  and  true  thanksgiving, 

To  Jelfcvah  doth  belong ; 
Praise  Him  all  ye  hosts  of  heaven  ! 
Praise  the  Eternal  Two  in  One. 
Holy,    holy  is  the  Lord  God  Almighty,  who  was,  and  is,  and  is 
to  come  ;  and  holy  is  his  name  forevermore,  forevermore  Amen. 

Watervliet,  N.  Y. 

27. 

Glad  Tidings  for  Jerusalem. 

Beat  your  wings  ye  mighty  seraphs,  as  ye  sound  sweet  praise  to 
God,  and  le't  the  spacious  arches  the  heavenly  strains  resound ;  as 
we,  his  messengers  descend  unto  the  earth,  to  execute  his  unaltera- 
ble decrees,  to  show  forth  in  the  eyes  of  all  flesh,  the  wonderful 
works  of  his  Majesty.  Blow,  blow  aloud  the  horn  of  glad  tidings 
in  Jerusalem,  and  sound  the  trumpet  of  rejoicing  in  Judea;  for  be- 
hold, we  publish  peace  for  Mount  Zion,  and  to  the  ransomed  of 
Israel  bring  glad  tidings  of  joy  and  salvation,  from  Him  who  hath 
established  his  kingdom  on  the  earth,  and  gathered  the  remnant  of 
his  seed  therein,  (notes)  Lo,  all  glorious  is  the  cause  of  the 
Prophets  of  God,  cry  the  mighty  angels  before  his  throne. 

Glory,  glory,  praise  and  honor  be  unto  the  saints  of  his  Most 
High  Name,  who  have  slept  not,  but  prayed  in  sorrow  for  a  full 
manifestation  of  his  spirit  among  his  heritage  on  earth,  (notes) 
Behold,  unto  them  shall  be  days  of  rejoicing,  even  the  time  of 
their  relief  is  come  nigh,  and  their  vessels  shall  be  filled  with  my 
goodness  "saith  the  Lord.''  Shout,  shout  aloud  all  ye  angels,  in 
songs  of  endless  praise,  because  of  the  everlasting  goodness  of  the 


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ever  merciful  and  righteous  God.  Behold  he  meteth  justice  to  all, 
peace  and  grace  to  the  faithful,  but  to  the  unclean  there  cometh  a 
scourge.  Yea,  the  Almighty  purposeth  to  send  judgment,  and  to 
make  desolate  the  land,  because  of  the  uncleanness  of  her  inhabi- 
tants. The  earth  shall  be  heard  to  groan,  because  of  the  weight 
of  the  foot  of  wrath,  that  shall  tread  upon  her  face  ;  the  trees  and 
the  mountains  shall  break  forth  in  strains  of  deep  lamentations ; 
yet  fear  not  ye  redeemed  of  captivity,  for  unto  you  is  the  strength 
of  the  Holy  God  of  Israel,  and  who  can  prevail  against  you  ?  Unto 
you  is  come  salvation,  and  a  full  revelation  of  the  kingdom  of  God. 
Shout  aloud,  rejoice,  for.  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  upon  thee,  O 
Mount  Zion;  He  will  make  thee  beautiful  as  a  summer  garden, 
filled  with  choice  plants,  cultivated  by  his  own  wise  hand.  Glory 
glorify  the  Lord  for  his  wonderful  kindness  unto  thee,  (notes) 
O  beat  your  wings  ye  mighty  angels, 

Tune  your  holy  harps  in  praise, 
For  the  mighty  King  of  Israel 

Hath  granted  Zion  victorious  days; 
His  mighty  army  now  descendeth 

To  cleanse  the  earth  with  holy  fire ; 
Righteousness  alone  defendeth 

Any  soul  from  his  scourging  power. 
O  earth,  earth  and  heavens,  praise  ye  the  Lord  forever,  ever- 
more. 

Canterbury,  JV.  H. 

28. 

Union  and  Love. 

1  O  union,  thou  spring  of  salvation, 
And  source  of  celestial  delight ! 
In  union  we  feel  our  relation, 
With  spirits  most  holy  and  bright. 


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O  heavenly,  heavenly  blessings 

In  meekness  and  union  we  find; 

And  while  this  pure  love  we're  possessing, 

To  God  we  feel  wholly  resigned. 

2  The  fountain  of  union  is  flowing, 
And  faithful  believers  can  feel 
Their  spirits  in  harmony  growing, 
And  love  is  their  eternal  seal. 

O,  this  is  the  unfading  treasure, 
Secure  for  the  meek  and  the  wise; 
This  beautiful  path  leads  to  pleasure, 
And  love  is  the  glorious  prize. 

3  In  union  and  love,  O  forever 
Let  us  be  united  in  heart; 

High  mountains,  deep  rivers  shall  never 
Keep  our  living  spirits  apart. 
Though  far  from    New  Lebanon's  border, 
Lord,  own  us  a  branch  of  the  same  ; 
While  union  and  beauty  and  order, 
Our  spirits  feel  bound  to  maintain. 

29. 

Gospel  Praises. 

1  I  thank  my  God,  my  Heavenly  King, 
And  blessed  Mother  for  this  way  ; 
I  will  rejoice  and  shout  ajid  sing, 
And  bless  and  bless  this  happy  day. 
The  gospel  pure,  'twill  ever  stand, 
And  grow  and  flourish  in  this  land  ; 
From  it  'twill  spread  through  earth  abroad, 
And  many  souls  will  bow  to  God. 


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2  The  time  will  come  that  souls  will  raise 
Their  shouts  to  God  with  endless  praise ; 
The  earth  will  ring  with  joyful  songs, 
With  praises  which  to  God  belong. 
From  heart  and  voice  let  praises  roll, 
And  bow  with  rev'rence  ev'ry  soul ; 

O  sound  the  praise  to  Christ  the  King, 
And  blessed  Mother,  Zion's  Queen. 

3  O  do  rejoice,  yea  skip  and  play 

In  this  your  Parents'  lovely  way  ; 
O  raise  your  songs  with  praise  divine, 
That  Zion  may  arise  and  shine  ; 
For  God  doth  surely  bless  this  place, 
Yea  blessings  flow  with  joyful  peace. 
O  praise  the  Lord,  yea  praise  the  Lord; 
O  all  that's  living,  praise  the  Lord. 

4  I've  come  with  you  to  serve  the  Lord, 
For  I  do  love  his  holy  word. 

O  fear  ye  not,  beloved  few, 

For  safely  you'll  be  guarded  through. 

Remember  that  the  saints  of  old 

SufTer'd  great  agonies  of  soul  ; 

Yea,  they  did  cry,  and  mourn  and  weep, 

That  they  the  way  of  God  might  keep. 

5  They  labor'd  hard  to  keep  the  way 
That  was  revealed  in  that  day ; 

But  greater  power  is  brought  to  light, 
That  souls  can  come  to  God  aright. 


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I  do  rejoice  and  bless  this  day, 
For  unto  it  my  soul  did  pray. 
O  bless  your  loving  Parents, 
And  bow  to  them  in  thankfulness. 

30. 


Harvard,  Mass. 


Inviting  Sound. 

1  Come  forth  and  sound  the  praise  of  God, 

Ye  wise  and  lovely  virgins  ; 
Make  known  the  strait  and  narrow  road> 

With  all  its  shining  virtues, 
Unto  the  souls  who  seek  to  know 

The  way  of  full  redemption, 
Who  seek  the  path  wherein  to  go 

To  find  complete  redemption. 

2  Will  ye  refuse,  will  ye  delay 

Free  gospel  offers  given, 
And  think  to  find,  in  endless  day, 

True  happiness  or  heaven  ? 
Ye  sinners  who  delight  in  sin, 

Repent  of  your  dark  folly  ; — 
Here  is  Christ's  fold,  come  enter  in, 

Be  humble,  pure  and  lowly. 

3  With  resolution  strong  and  firm 

Come  march  the  golden  se'ra : 
The  language  of  the  righteous  learn, 

Yea,  while  your  lamp  shines  clearly. 
O  take  the  cross  which  Jesus  bore 

While  angels  are  inviting, 
And  helping  souls  unto  the  door ; — 

Why  stand  ye  idly  waiting  r 


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4  Come  enter,  enter  while  you  may; 

The  yoke  is  light  and  easy ; 
Within  the  fold  of  Christ,  come  stny  ; 

Here  heav'nly  joys  flow  freely. 
Say  to  this  fleeting  world,  'Adieu, 

My  soul  to  heaven  aspires; 
In  truth  I  want  no  more  of  you, 

Or  any  base  desires.' 

5  I'm  hound  for  Canaan's  happy  land 

Where  holy  angels  gather  ; 
I'll  join  that  bright  angelic  band; 

With  them  I'll  dwell  forever. 
I'll  count  the  cost,  and  right  each  wrong, 

My  God  in  love  be  serving  ; 
I'll  praise  Him  in  the  dance  and  song 

Till  ages  cease  their  rolling. 

6  For  what  is  man,  that  he  should  boast, 

God's  power  he  can  defy  ! 
When  God  hath  said,  "ye  mighty  host, 

My  judgment  none  pass  by, 
But  those  who  freely  do  my  will, 

And  keep  my  teachings  holy  ? 
My  line  is  set  ;  I'll  sweep  until 

Proud  man  shall  bow  more  lowly." 

Canterbury,  N.  H. 

31. 

Fervent  Desire. 

I  O  thou  protecting  holy  guide, 
In  thy  blest  walls  I  will  confide  ; 
I  hear  the  voice  of  heaven  say, 
From  evil  come,  O  come  away. 


I've  call'd  you  from  a  world  of  strife 
To  live  a  pure  and  virgin  life, 
And  you  will  find  in  valleys  low, 
The  flowers  of  perfection  grow. 

The  only  riches  worth  your  toil 
Are  found  within  the  gospel  soil ; 
The  pure  in  heart  alone  can  know 
Celestial  beauties  where  they  grow  ; 
Who  bless  their  guide  and  humbly  pray, 
Lord  keep  me  in  thy  narrow  way; 
Direct  my  steps  in  all  I  do, 
I  want  my  life  created  new. 


South  Union,  Ky. 


32. 

A  Meditation. 


1  O  Lord  in  thy  meekness,  and  under  thy  banner, 

My  spirit  finds  comfort  and  rest ; 
To  bow  to  thy  will  and  to  work  to  thy  honor, 
I'm  happy,  resigned  and  bless'd. 

2  Sure  this  is  a  safety  secure  from  all  danger, 

To  rest  in  thy  meekness  and  fear ; 
Though  a  pilgrim  on  earth,  yet  I  feel  not  a  stranger, 
When  thy  holy  spirit  is  near. 

3  O  Lord  in  thy  mercy,  protect  me  I  pray  thee, 

Though  darkness  should  hover  around  ; 
Though  waves  of  affliction  and  trials  assail  me, 
May  rays  of  thy  comfort  be  found. 

4  Thy  promise  doth  anchor  my  soul  for  salvation, 

"  The  humble,  the  lowly  in  heart 


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Shall  stand  through  all  trials  and  deep  tribulation,  - 
My  strength  to  all  such  I'll   impart." 

5  So  lowly  in  spirit  my  steps  shall  be  taken, 
The  path  of  true  safety  I  see  ; 
Obedience,  order  and  humiliation, 
O  this  shall  be  walked  by  me. 

Canterbury^  JV.  H. 

33. 

The  Humble  Child. 

1  Come  nigh  my  lovely  children,  to  me  your  Mother  dear, 
I've  come  to  bless  my  chosen,  and  unto  them  draw  near. 
I  love  my  faithful  children  who  do  my  cause  maintain  ; 
Good  angels  hover  o'er  them,  and  seal  them  with  my  name. 

2  I  know  my  faithful  children,  and  by  this  they  are  known, 
They  never  seek  to  wander,  in  crooked  paths  to  roam; 
They're  constant  in  affliction,  with  purity  they  shine, 
They're  willing  to  be  tried,  they're  mine,  such  ones  are  mine. 

3  They  love  true  self-denial,  nor  murmur  at  the  cross; 
They  count  all  carnal  pleasure  as  filthiness  and  dross; 
They  seek  not  ease  in  Zion,  their  calling  well  fulfill ; 
Their  whole  delight  and  comfort's  to  do  God's  holy  will. 

4  Though  call'd  to  meet  with  sorrow,  affliction  and  distress, 
Tho'  scourged  by  God's  power,  hischast'ning  hand  they  bless; 
Their  ways  are  truly  pleasant,  their  words  are  meek  and  mild; 
This  is  the  name  I  give  them,  my  holy  humble  child. 

New  Gloucester ,  Me. 


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34. 

Impartial  Blessing. 

1  I  bless  the  day,  I  bless  the  hour, 

My  soul  from  sin  was  freed  ; 
I  bless  the  holy  saving  power 

Which  taught  me  what  to  heed. 
I  bless  the  voice  which  said,  awake 

From  death's  dull  sleep  in  sin, 
Which  taught  me  what  I  must  forsake, 

A  mansion  bright  to  win. 

2  I  bless  the  first  great  moving  Cause, 

Which  introduc'd  the  light, 
And  show'd  to  me  his  perfect  laws, 

And  taught  me  what  was  right. 
I  bless  the  hand  who  did  prepare 

These  righteous  statutes  so, 
That  any  soul,  with  fear  and  care, 

May  keep  them  here  below. 

3  I  bless  the  work  by  him  begun, 

The  seed  which  first  was  sown  ; 
I  can  but  bless  all  those  who  run 

To  gain  what  then  was  shown  ; 
Who  kept  their  faith  throughout  their  day, 

And  firmly  stood  their  ground, 
Who  show'd  the  path  from  nature's  way, 

To  free  the  soul  thus  bound. 

4  I  now  can  bless  th'  anointed  Lead, 

Who  present  with  us  stand, 
Who  spare  no  pains  the  flock  to  feed 
With  an  unceasing  hand. 


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I  pray,  O  Lord  thy  strength  bestow 
On  them,  that  they  may  bear 

The  heavy  trials  here  below, 
Of  which  they  have  a  share. 

5  O  may  1  bless  still  nearer  yet, 

True  Elders  in  their  lot, 
Whose  carefulness  will  ne'er  forget 

A  simple  lamb  they've  got. 
The  rod  they  hold  I  truly  bless, 

For  none  true  sons  can  be, 
Or  daughters  of  true  righteousness, 

If  they  no  chast'ning  see. 

6  My  brethren  I  do  bless  and  love, 

Their  union  highly  prize, 
And  happy  spirits  from  above, 

Do  bless  them  as  they  rise. 
My  precious  sisters  also  share 

A  blessing  from  my  heart ; 
For  all  who  will  their  crosses  bear, 

Of  blessing  have  a  part. 

7  The  blooming  youth,  the  tender  vine, 

My  blessing  also  share  ; 
My  spirit  doth  with  theirs  entwine 

With  love  and  tender  care. 
Firm  pillars  may  they  yet  be  found, 

Within  the  house  of  God, 
And  may  his  praises  by  them  sound, 

While  moving  at  his  nod. 

8  The  little  buds,  may  they  be  bless'd 

In  doing  as  they're  taught; 


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May  the v  in  lovliness  be  dress'd, 

And  ne'er  with  frowns  be  caught. 
I  bless  the  hand  that  doth  them  bring 

In  gentleness  along, 
That  they  may  never  feel  a  sting, 

For  doing  aught  that's  wrong. 

9  I  bless  the  churches,  one  and  all, 

I  bless  thee,  Holy  Ground; 

I  bless  all  who  obey  their  call, 

And  here  a  place  have  found. 

And  in  their  lot  or  place  of  care, 

Who're  faithful  there  in  deed, 

Who  cheerfully  their  crosses  bear, 

On  blessings  daily  feed. 

Canterbury,  JV.  H. 

35. 

Spirit  of  JYoah. 

1  As  I  sailed  in  the  Ark,  in  wbicb  I  did  embark, 

My  soul  was  sore  distressed  while  the  nations  did  cry; 
They  clinged  to  to  the  same  and  their  cries  of  trouble  came, 
Saying  help  us  ere  we  perish,  for  our  strength  is  almost  gone; 
We  must  die,  we  must  die. 

2  But  my  God  did  hold  the  rein,  and  wTas  deaf  unto  the  same, 
For  they  laugh'd  and  derided  when  He  called  to  them; 
Their  warnings  had  been  long,  and  the  voice  of  power  strong, 
For  to  turn  them  from  their  evil  and  destruction  to  shun  ; 

'  Which  would  come, — 

3  Yet  they  would  not  Him  believe,  and  his  spirit  they  did  grieve, 
For  rebellion  to  his  order  and  his  call  was  their  theme, 


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Till  the  deep  was  broken  up  and  the  Earth  with  fury  shook, 
And  a  flood  of  waters  rolled  like  an  ocean  o'er  the  land ; 
Thus  it  came, — 

4  And  still  that  warning  voice  unto  nations  is  sent  forth 

To  awake  them  from  their  slumbers  and  come  into  the  ark, 
Which  already  is  prepar'd,  and  the  chosen  of  the  Lord 
Are  gathering  from  all  quarters  to  escape  the  second  flood, 
And  embark, —   . 

5  God's  judgments  draweth  nigh,  altho'  thousands  now  deny 
Any  spirit  given  morals,  that  can  tell  his  decree  ; 

But  the  time  will  surely  come,  and  depend  upon  it,  soon, 
That  all  nations  on  the  globe  know  his  judgments  &  their  doom, 
So  be  free, — 

Enfield,  JV.  H. 

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Mother  Ann's  Desire. 

1  I  want  to  see  my  Church  on  earth,  stand  in  its  primitive  beauty. 
I  want  to  see  both  aged  and  youth,  all  punctual  in  their  duty. 

I  want  to  see  as  living  stream,  my  children's  hearts  united, 
Unsoil'd  by  strife,  most  pure  and  clean,  by  the  broom  of  truth 
all  righted. 

2  I  want  to  see  the  old  and  young  bound  in  a  sweet  communion, 
1  want  to  hear  from  ev'ry  tongue,  the  sweet  accents  of  union. 
I  want  a  genial  flow  of  strength  to  revolve  from  youth  to  aged, 
In  every  wholesome  gift  brought  forth,  I  want  them  all  engaged. 

3  I  want  the  Lead  in  Zion  plac'd  to  feel  a  constant  blessing; 
And  when  all  evils  are  eras'd,  this  they  will  be  possessing. 

My  soul's  desire,  my  righteous  God,  I've  brought  before  thy  altar  ; 
Do  grant  it  me,  O  Holy  Lord,  without  a/ail  or  falter. 


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4  Again  the  earth  in  sorrow  I'd  trace  as  in  my  mortal  frame, 
Could  I  see  Zion  in  her  place,  without  a  spot  or  blame. 
Yea,  grant  my  wish  ere  I  cease  to  toil  so  constantly  on  earth, 
Then   'fore  thy  feet  my  Lord  I'll  fall,  and  praise  thee  in  songs 
of  mirth. 

Canterbury,  JY.  H. 


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Evening  Confirmation. 

1»-Take  warning  all  my  children, 
Our  Mother's  spirit  saith, 
And  see  on  what  foundation 
You  build  your  precious  faith. 
Though  some  reject  this  gospel, 
Despise  God's  holy  laws, 
O  see  if  in  some  cases 
You  have  not  been  the  cause. 

2  '  Tis  comely  in  believers 
To  keep  their  spirits  mild, 
Be  little  and  obedient, 
And  always  reconcil'd. 

To  gain  that  blessed  kingdom 
Which  we  have  now  in  view, 
Requires  our  whole  attention, 
Our  strength  and  wisdom  too. 

3  Though  some  may  try  to  travel 
In  Zion's  peaceful  road, 
Without  their  own  exertion^ 
They're  but  a  heavy  load  ; 


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All  souls  that  gain  salvation 
Must  do  the  work  themselves, 
And  those  who  sleep  in  Zion 
Will  finally  prove  wolves. 

4  The  greatest  care  and  labor 
Of  God's  appointed  Lead, 
Will  never  save  a  creature, 
Unless  they  will  proceed; 
But  those  who  are  determin'd 
To  do  their  work  with  speed, 
Will  suck  from  every  flower 
Such  blessings  as  they  need. 

5  O  may  the  youth  consider 
Their  privilege  and  day, 
Be  faithful  in  their  duty, 
And  never  go  astray. 

Lord,  grant  us  sweet  repentance, 
To  cleanse  our  souls  from  sin, 
That  in  thy  blessed  kingdom 
We  yet  may  enter  in. 

6  The  faithful  soul  finds  comfort 
In  meekness  and  repose, 

His  paths  are  strew'd  with  flowers, 

The  lily  and  the  rose  ; 

Their  branches,  far  extending, 

Perfume  the  fragrant  air  ; 

Lord,  make  me  a  partaker, 

Through  humbleness  and  prayer. 

Watervliet,  JV.  Y. 


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Virgin  Band. 

1  Hark,  hear  the  pure  virgins,  on  Mount  Zion's  height, 

They  sing  as  it  were  a  new  song  ; 
They're  flowing  together,  their  gifts  to  unite, 

And  join  with  the  angelic  throng. 
They  go  forth  in  dances,  the  young  and  the  old, 

Inspired  with  heavenly  zeal, 
Uniting  in  spirit,  as  prophets  foretold, 

Expressing  how  thankful  they  feel. 

2  Come  virgins  don't  slumber,  your  lamps  must  be  trim'd 

Your  duty  more  clearly  to  see  ; 
For  know,  of  a  surety,  that  not  a  dead  limb 

Can  ever  remain  on  the  tree ; 
For  true  sap  and  nourishment  each  one  must  draw, 

And  feel  their  support  from  the  root, 
By  perfect  obedience  to  God's  holy  law, 

Or  never  bring  forth  the  right  fruit. 

3  May  we  be  of  those  who  are  found  without  fault, 

And  whose  mouths  are  free  from  all  guile; 
The  waymarks  are  plain,  and  no  one  need  to  halt, 

Whose  vessel  is  stor'd  with  good  oil. 
But  know  loving  friends,  it  proceeds  from  the  vine, 

The  branch  of  itself  soon  would  die; 
Tis  there  ev'ry  branch  must  in  union  be  join'd 

To  daily  receive  a  supply. 

4  How  happy  are  those  who  this  pure  union  share, 

And  for  this  true  faith  do  contend, 
Whose  souls  are  determin'd  a  full  cross  to  bear, 
Resolv'd  to  endure  to  the  end; 


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Who  follow  the  footsteps  our  Parents  have  trod, 

And  shun  all  contention  and  strife ; 
They'll  be  lovely  plants  in  the  garden  of  God, 

Refresh'd  by  the  river  of  life. 

Canterbury ,  N.  H. 

39. 

True  life  of  God's  Children. 

1  O  how  blessed  is  the  union  of  God's  children  just  and  pure  ;  . 
Bright  &  shining  are  the  mansions,  which  our  Father  does  ensure. 
Ever  blessed,  ever  holy,  shall  our  work  and  calling  be : 

Free  from  evil,  clean  and  lovely,  in  the  spirit  we'll  agree. 

2  Union  is  our  life  and  being,  union  is  our  precious  all ; 

Take  but  this  and  we  are  nothing,  sinking  in  the  Second  Fall. 
Union  is  the  bread  of  heaven  'tis  our  spirits,  life  and  breath, 
Take  but  this  and  we  are  dying,  lo  it  is  the  Second  Death. 

3  Oh  thou  base,  &  foul  destroyer,  wilt  thou  take  our  breath  &  life  ; 
Wilt  thou  cherish  base  sedition,  war  and  discord,  jarring  strife. 
This  will  kill  our  purest  union,  and  our  holy  life  will  end; 
Curs'd  is  he  who  does  destroy  it,  murd'ring,  hell  deserving  fiend. 

4  And  the  holy  child  of  heaven,  will  promote  and  practice  peace, 
God  will  own&ever  bless  him,  when  the  things  of  time  shall  cease. 
He  shall  reign  with  Christ  immortal,  cloth'd  in  robes  of 

purest  white, 
He  shall  reign  with  holy  Mother,  in  the  realms  of  burning  light. 

Enfield,  JY.  H. 


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40. 

Fervent  Desire. 

1  0  my  heavenly,  heavenly  Father,  I  do  humbly  pray  to'thee, 
For  thy  never  ending  blessing,  while  on  earth  I'm  call'd  to  stay. 
Lead  me  in  humiliation,  lead  me  gently  by  the  hand, 

That  I  may'" find  thy  protection,  and  in  this  pure  gospel  stand. 

2  Faithful  to  my  precious  Leaders,  true  to  God  and  my  own  soul; 
Given  up  both  soul  and  body,  joined  to  the  united  whole. 
Faithful  in  my  daily  duty,  doing  all  the  good  I  can; 

Giving  thanks  to  Christ  and  Mother  for  this  crossing  gospel  plan. 

3  That  I  can  in  time  be  number'd  with  this  little  chosen  few, 
Daily  dying  unto  nature,  bidding  all  vain  things  adieu  ; 
Sacrificing  all  that's  carnal  and  self-pleasing  unto  man, 
For  to  gain  a  heavenly  treasure  by  this  blessed  gospel  plan. 

4  May  this  be  my  greatest  interest  while  I'm  on  the  shores  of  time, 
For  to  gain  a  precious  substance  that  I  may  in  glory  shine, 
With  my  Parents  who  were  faithful  while  they  labor'd  here 

on  earth, 
Given  up  both  soul  and  body  to  renew  the  second  birth. 

5  This  shall  ever  be  my  labor,  O  my  heavenly  Parents  dear, 
That  I  may  receive  each  notice  with  a  heart  that  is  sincere. 
Great  has  been  thy  condescension  to  this  little  one  indeed, 
I  will  evermore  prove  faithful,  that  from  you  I  may  be  fed. 

Watcrvlict,  JV.  F. 


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41. 

Jin  offering  of  praise  to  God. 

1  I'm  thankful  to  God  for  the  way  of  salvation, 

Revealed  in  this  latter  day ; 
To  Christ  and  good  Mother,  who  brought  full  redemption, 

And  taught  us  to  walk  the  straight  way. 
I'll  sing  thy  sweet  praises,  O  Heavenly  Father, 

I  fear  not  the  powers  of  hell ; 
My  offerings  I'll  bring  unto  thy  holy  altar, 

Where  mercy  and  righteousness  dwell. 

2  Henceforth  I  will  praise  thee  forever  and  ever, 

My  tongue  of  thy  wonders  shall  speak ; 
To  serve  thee  at  all  times  is  my  heart's  endeavor ; 

O  Lord,  make  me  humble  and  meek. 
O  clothe  my  poor  spirit  with  thy  precious  blessing 

That  I  may  be  holy  and  pure ; 
And  increase  that  love  which  I  now  am  possessing, 

For  this  will  forever  endure. 

3  In  seasons  of  sorrow  and  joy  thou  hast  led  me, 

And  taught  me  the  way  I  should  go ; 
From  thy  precious  fountain  thou'st  nourish'd  and  fed  me, 

For  this  does  my  thankfulness  flow. 
O  I  will  adore  thee  for  every  blessing 

Which  thou  hast  bestow 'd  upon  me  ; 
To  mansions  of  glory  be  forward  progressing, 

Where  thy  holy  love's  flowing  free. 

Canterbury,  JY.  H. 


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42. 

Come  and  Welcome. 

1  Come  and  welcome  all  ye  people, 
High  and  low,  the  rich  and  poor 
Enter  ye  the  Holy  City, 
While  there  is  an  open  door  ; 
Come  ye  lame,  ye  blind,  and  naked, 
Ye  who  thirst  and  hunger  too, 
Come,  O  come  and  be  ye  filled, 
Now  the  offer  is  to  you. 

2  Lo  the  call  is  to  the  needy, 
Those  who  in  affliction  wade, 
Come,  and  be  ye  now  refreshed, 
Lay  aside  your  heavy  load, 

Put  away  your  heavy  burdens 
Of  affliction,   grief  and  woe, 
Come  ye  up,  O  come  to  Zion, 
Where  refreshing  streams  do  flow\ 

3  Here  the  God  of  heaven  reigneth, 
Here  the  saints  and  Angels  meet ; 
Saints  on  earth  and  Saints  in  heaven, 
Here  combine  in  music  sweet. 
Here  the  holy,  bright  Arrh-angels 
Do  unite  in  songs  divine, 

With  the  children  of  Mount  Zion, 
In  sweet  harmony  sublime. 

4  Come  ye  to  the  holy  City, 
To  the  new  Jerusalem ; 

For  the  Lamb  and  Bride  of  heaven 
Have  come  down  to  rule  with  men. 


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Here  within  Mount  Zion's  borders 
Do  they  make  it  their  abode, 
Where  their  faithful  sons  and  daughters 
Sound  forth  praise  with  one  accord. 

5  Lo !  the  Savior  hath  appeared 
With  his  glory  on  the  earth, 

And  their  faithful  sons  and  daughters 
Can  rejoice  in  heavenly  mirth; 
For  behold  the  kind  and  faithful, 
And  the  just,  upright  and  true 
Can  unite  in  songs  of  glory, 
Sounding  praises  ever  new. 

6  For  complete  and  full  salvation 
Now  is  offered  unto  all, 

All  who  will,  may  now  be  saved 
And  redeemed  from  the  fall. 
O  rejoice  ye  kings  and  nobles, 
O  rejoice  ye  learn'd  divines; 
For  behold  the  way  is  open'd 
To  be  washed  from  your  sins. 

7  Come  O  come  and  bear  your  crosses, 
Come  confess  your  filthy  lives, 
Hold  not  back  for  lands  nor  oxen, 
Nor  for  husbands,  or  for  wives. 
Give  up  all  the  Savior  sayeth, 
Houses,  lands  and  kindred  too, 
Father,  mother,  wife  and  children, 
And  thy  own  life  give  also. 

8  Thus  did  Christ  set  the  example, 
And  his  glory  did  the  same ; 


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Thus  does  every  true  cross  bearer 
Who  inhabits  Zion's  plains. 
Come  ve  then  all  who  are  willing, 
Come  renounce  all  fleshly  kin, 
Take  your  cross  and  follow  Jesus, 
That  you  may  the  kingkom  win. 

43. 


JVatervliet,  JV.    F. 


Be  ready  my  Children. 

1  My  children  says  Mother,  once  more  I  do  say, 
Be  ready,  be  ready  to  meet  the  great  day  ; 

Be  ready  dear  children  to  stand  and  be  tried 
By  that  pure  gospel  that  will  ever  abide. 

2  For  lo,  I  have  brought  a  sure  promise  to  all, 
If   in  true  obedience  you'll  sacrifice  all, 
You  shall  be  protected  wherever  you  be, 
And  this  is  my  promise  dear  children  to  thee. 

3  Yea,  have  I  not  brought  many  gifts  unto  you 
And  beg'd  and  requested  of  all  to  be  true  ? 
And  have  I  not  promis'd  before  you  to  go, 

All  dangers  to  meet  if  you  would  but  keep  low  ? 

4  O  do  my  dear  children  be  up  and  awake, 

Be  faithful  and  true  for  your  dear  Mother's  sake ; 

Be  willing  to  hearken  and  to  understand 

The  precious  good  counsel  of  good  Mother  Ann. 

5  '  Tis  true  my  dear  children,  in  spirit  I'm  here, 
My  spirit  is  troubled  and  great  is  my  fear ; 
I'm  troubled  for  fear,  lest  all  will  not  do 

The  heart-searching  work  you're  now  called  to, 


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6  O  do  my  Anointed  continue  to  pray 

With  me  your  dear  Mother  by  night  and  by  day, 
That  all  may  be  able  to  stand  and  abide, 
And  by  this  pure  gospel  be  cleansed  and  tried. 

7  O  my  faithful  children  do  pray  ye  with  me, 
That  all  may  be  able  to  set  themselves  free, 
That  all  may  be  ready  to  stand  and  be  tried, 
By  the  holy  Selene  that  will  ever  abide. 

Watervliet,  JY.    Y. 

44. 

Path  of  Sorrow. 

1  Rise  my  soul  for  inspiration, 
Wakes  the  solemn  song  for  thee  ; 
O  prepare  for  tribulation, 

This  thy  certain  lot  shall  be. 
God  hath  promis'd  no  exemption, 
All  his  children  must  be  tried  ; 
All  who  share  the  great  redemption, 
Purchas'd  by  the  Lamb  and  Bride. 

2  Think  ye  not  the  way  is  rougher 
Than  when  Jesus  went  before, 
Think  what  Mother  had  to  suffer, 
What  her  faithful  foll'wers  bore; 
On  the  cross  behold  him  languish, 
While  a  scoffing  world  surround, — 
Think  of  Mother's  bitter  anguish 
In  her  icy  prison  bound. 

3  Truly  blessings  then  were  given, 
Angels  did  their  hearts  sustain, 


Go 

While  the  dreadful  wrath  of  heaven 

Oft  descended  like  the  rain  ; 

Then  though  grief  and  sorrow  depresses, — 

Rolling  o'er  thee  like  the  waves, 

Still  remember  him  that  blesses — 

Still  regard  the  hand  that  saves. 

4  Though  thy  path  is  pav'd  with  sorrow, 
Oft  bedew 'd  with  bitter  tears, 

Bear  thee  on  today,  tomorrow- 
God  may  banish  all  thy  fears. 
"Hope  in  God,  for  thou  shalt  praise  him,' 
So  shall  every  honest  soul ; 
He  that  loves,  believes,  obeys  him, 
While  unceasing  ages  roll. 

5  Now  his  goodness  thou  discernest, 
Praise  and  bless  his  holy  name  ; 
Soon  this  vesture  thou  returnest 
To  the  dust  from  whence  it  came. 
In  thy  Savior's  love  prevailing, 
Why  should  sorrow  bear  thee  down  - 
Press  thou  on  with  zeal  unfailing, 
Then  no  one  shall  take  thy  crown, 

6  Why  is  fear  thy  heart  pervading  ? 
Angels  guard  thy  path  along  ; 

O  prepare  the  robe  unfading, — 
Soon  to  join  the  ransom'd  throng, 
Where  triumphant  songs  repeating, 
Heavenly  scenes  thine  eyes  exploit  ; 
Where  thy  living  joy  completing, 
"  Pleasures  flow  forever  more."' 

Harvard,  Mass. 


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45. 

Supplication  and  Prayer*. 

1  O  Lord  of  mercy  help  us  still, 
To  know  and  do  thy  holy  will, 
That  we  may  not  unwisely  stray 
From  thy  pure  laws  and  holy  way ; 
We're  needy  children  of  thy  care, 
O  give  us  strength  our  cross  to  bear ; 
And  give  us  love  that  we  may  come 
Into  thy  valley  and  be  one. 

2  Without  thy  blessing  we  must  fall, 
Without  thy  strength  we  cannot  stand  ; 
O  Heavenly  Father  hear  our  call 

And  hold  us  in  thy  saving  hand. 
Our  feeble  vessels  roll  and  toss, 
As  we  are  on  thy  boundless  deep  ', 
O  guide  us  on  to  reach  that  coast, 
Where  angry  billows  cannot  beat. 

3  We  would  be  thine  O  Lord  at  last, 
Well  purified  and  tried  like  gold ; 
Yea,  be  redeem'd  from  earth  and  dust 
And  in  thy  mansions  find  a  fold. 
We've  quit  the  plains  of  Egypt  dark, 
To  travel  through  the  wilderness ; 
And  by  the  light  of  faith  and  hope 
We  view  the  land  of  perfect  bliss. 

4  And  through  this  wilderness  of  time, 
O  may  we  not  be  murmuring  found, 
Like  those  of  old  who  did  repine 
Before  they  reach'd  the  promis'd  ground. 


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We  would  go  up,  O  Lord,  with  Thee 
And  share  the  fruit  of  heavenly  bliss, 
Peace,  holy  love  and  purity, 
Within  the  mansions  of  thy  rest. 

Canterbury,  N.  H. 

46. 

Blessings  for  the  Faithful. 

1  Saith  God  unto  those  who  do  keep  my  ways  pure, 

I'll  open  my  fountains  above  ; 
Upon  those  who're  faithful  my  blessings  I'll  pour, 

And  comfort  their  souls  with  my  love. 
I'll  be  unto  them  a  kind  parent  and  friend, 

And  they  shall  be  children  of  mine; 
My  wings  of  protection  shall  o'er  them  extend, 

And  make  them  in  glory  to  shine. 

2  A  cloud  in  the  day  will  I  spread  o'er  my  flock, 

A  pillar  of  fire  by  night 
Shall  lead  them  and  show  them  I  am  their  sure  Rock, 

And  they  my  peculiar  delight; 
Then  be  not  dismay'd  or  yet  be  cast  down, 

Fear  not  though  some  trials  you  meet, 
But  wing  your  way  through  to  my  mansions  in  heaven, 

You  there  have  a  beautiful  seat. 

Enfield,  JY.  H. 

47. 

Sweet  Conviction. 

1  Come  sweet  conviction  reign  in  me, spare  not  thy  chast'ningrod  , 
Forsake  me  not,  lest  I  forget  the  precious  way  of  God. 
Conviction  is  the  Father's  gift  to  mortals  here  below ; 
Shows  them  the  wretched  state  they're  in,  expos'd  to  endless  woe. 


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2  Confessing  is  a  glorious  work,  it  makes  the  Angels  sing 
To  see  a  soul  on  fire  with  truth,  exposing  every  sin. 
This  is  a  precious  gift  of  God,  it  stains  all  human  pride, 

It  drives  the  devil  from  the  soul,  leaves  him  no  place  to  hide. 

3  Forsaking  is  the  richest  gift,  it  is  the  power  of  God, 
It  turns  the  sinner  short  about  into  the  heavenly  road. 
This  is  the  resurrection  power  that  God  has  freely  given, 
It  frees  the  soul  from  every  stain  and  leads  it  on  to  heaven. 

4  O  sacred  truth  come  dwell  in  me,  and  make  me  strong  to  fight 
The  devil  and  his  wicked  hosts,  in  darkest  hours  of  night ; 
Help  me  to  cleanse  my  vessel  clean  from  all  impurity, 

That  I  may  stand  before  thy  throne,  from  all  pollution  free. 

5  O  thankfulness  come  fill  my  soul,  that  I  may  truly  hate 
The  filthy  state  of  fallen  man,  and  all  his  deeds  forsake; 
Help  me  to  hate  my  nature  base,  which  God  will  never  own, 
Nor  can  it  be  conform'd  at  all  to  his  beloved  Son. 

)  O  help  my  soul  Almighty  God,  through  Christ  thy  precious  Son, 
That  I  may  honestly  repent  of  every  sin  or  wrong; 
Help  me  to  find  new  life  and  grace,  and  in  obedience  shine, 
And  all  the  praise  and  glory  shall  forevermore  be  thine  ! 

New  Lebanon,  N.   Y. 

48. 

Praise  on  Mother  Ann's  Birth- day. 

1  To  thee  holy  Father  our  offerings  we'll  bring, 
May  good  angels  help  us  thy  praises  to  sing, 

In  songs  of  thanksgiving  which  never  shall  cease, 
For  sending  through  Mother  salvation  and  peace. 

2  Thy  spirit  hath  brought  her  from  old  Babylon's  shore, 
Through  fields  of  affliction  she'll  travel  no  more ; 


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Her  kingdom's  establish'd,  the  joy  of  the  earth, 
And  Zion  shall  hallow  the  day  of  her  birth. 

3  All  evil  must  banish  where  Mother  has  come, 
As  darkness  recedes  from  the  orient  sun  ; 
She  is  to  her  children  a  most  precious  Vine, — 
Our  souls  have  receiv'd  of  her  heavenly  wine. 

4  It  makes  us  feel  thankful  and  simple  and  low, 
Such  heavenly  comforts  from  Mother  do  flow  ; 
She  is  to  our  souls  like  a  beautiful  morn, 

Our  Mother  we'll  praise  on  the  day  she  was  born. 

5  We'll  bless  the  good  angels  who  stay'd  Mother  Ann, 
To  bear  persecution  in  her  native  land  ; 

While  on  the  wide  ocean,  that  stood  by  her  side 
And  guided  her  over  the  rough  rolling  tide ; 

6  To  a  land  that's  prepar'd  by  the  wisdom  of  God, 
To  open  and  swallow  the  dragon's  vile  blood; 
Her  children  rejoice  in  a  heavenly  strain, 

That  Christ  in  his  kingdom  with  Mother  doth  reign. 

7  O  ever  bless'd  Mother  thy  children  shall  be 
A  beautiful  city,  a  praise  unto  thee  ; 

Thy  throne  is  erected  and  ever  will  stand, 
And  here  to  thy  scepter  all  nations  shall  bend. 

8  Thou  art  to  all  ages  in  Zion,  a  Queen, 
Where  Jesus  our  Savior  may  ever  be  seen  ; 
In  thee  precious  Mother  so  lovely  does  shine 
The  glory  and  beauty  of  Mother  divine. 

Groveland,  JY.  Y 


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49. 

Reflections  on  Time. 

1  Time  rolls  away  without  delay, 

No  one  can  stop  the  wheels  of  time  ; 
For  time  misspent  we  must  repent, 
We  can't  recall  our  misspent  time. 
Each  day  and  hour  gives  its  report 
Of  how  we  spend  our  time  ; 
No  age  escapes,  but  in  its  courts, 
Is  shown  the  use  of  time. 

2  There's  no  respect  to  age  or  sex, 

But  each  one  has  their  measured  time  ; 
God's  gracious  hand  has  the  command 
Of  all  our  good  and  precious  time. 
He's  bless'd  us  all  with  talents  bright, 
To  use  while  here  in  time, 
And  as  we  sow,  so  shall  we  reap 
When  we  have  done  with  time. 

3  The  guardian  spirits  that  surround, — 
Keep  record  of  our  well  spent  time, 
Our  idle  words  will  yet  be  found 
Recorded  on  our  misspent  time. 
Then  let  us  all  be  wise  and  keep 
The  fear  of  God  thro  time  ; 

For  each  a  just  reward  will  reap, 
When  done  with  things  of  time. 

4  Then  when  eternity  we  see, 

And  leave  the  shores  of  mortal  time, 
How  blessed  and  happy  we  shall  be 
If  we  have  wisely  us'd  our  time. 


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But  if  reflections  we  must  cast, 
On  what  we've  done  in  time, 
Eternity  will  give  at  last, 
Just  what  we  earn'd  in  time. 

Sung  by  Father  James, 

New  Lebanon,  JV.  F. 

50. 

The  Shepherd  and  Shepherdess. 

1  My  Savior  to  honor  shall  be  my  employ, 

His  life-giving  spirit  yields  peace,  love  and  joy ; 
He  is  my  good  Shepherd,  I'll  keep  with  his  flock, 
Whose  feet  are  established  on  this  holy  rock. 

2  His  pastures  are  pleasant,  and  spacious,  and  clean  ? 
Supplied  with  clear  water  and  cloth'd with  pure  green; 
Wall'd  in  by  protection,  forever  to  stand, 

To  keep  out  all  evil  from  this  happy  land. 

3  My  Mother,  a  Shepherdess,  feeds  this  good  flock, 
In  wisdom  she  teaches  her  sheep  how  to  walk, 
And  by  her  pure  spirit  enlivens  the  fold, 
Adorning  her  sheep  with  celestial  gold. 

4  Now  with  such  good  keepers  how  safe  we  may  feel, 
And  follow  their  teachings  in  faith,  love  and  zeal, 
And  bless  our  good  Shepherd  and  Shepherdess  too, 
For  all  their  great  blessings  to  us  ever  new. 

Hancock,  Mass. 

51. 

Holy  Mother  Wisdom. 

1  Come  heavenly  love,  inspire  my  tongue 
To  sing  the  blessings  of  the  day; 


What  precious  gifts  for  old  and  young, 
Who  walk  the  strait  and  narrow  way  ! 
From  the  eternal  Father's  throne, 
Our  holy  Mother  Wisdom  came, 
Her  little  ones  to  bless  and  own, 
And  mark  them  with  Jehovah's  name. 

2  With  hidden  manna  we  were  fed 
From  the  bright  realms  of  heaven  above, 
And  nourish'd  from  the  fountain  head, 
The  center  of  eternal  love. 

Of  that  pure  food  which  angels  eat, 
Our  needy  souls  have  had  a  share; — 
O  may  we  taste  it  when ^we  meet 
To  worship  in  our  place  of  prayer. 

3  Encircled  with  a  golden  cord, 
From  holy  Mother's  boundless  store, 
O  may  we  daily  fear  the  Lord 

And  praise  his  name  forever  more. 
Let  none  this  golden  circle  mar; 
May  we  be  wise  in  all  we  speak, 
Unite  in  love  without  ajar, 
For  Mother  came  to  bless  the  meek. 

4  Stand  firm  ye  little  chosen  band, 
Keep  Mother's  blessings  here  below; 
With  her  bright  name  in  your  right  hand, 
Press  on  and  conquer  every  foe  : 

And  when  on  earth  you've  travel'd  through, 
With  life  eternal  you'll  be  bless'd; 
She  has  a  place  prepar'd  for  you, 
In  mansions  of  eternal  rest. 

Canterbury ',  N.  H. 


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Fear  God. 

1  Fear  God,  fear  God,  O  who  can  help 
His  holy  fear  to  keep, 

When  we  behold  his  wond'rous  work, 
How  can  his  children  sleep. 

2  Fear  him  O  earth,  tremble  beneath 
His  mighty  power,  for  lo 

His  hand  shall  sweep  thy  kingdoms  down , 
And  lay  thy  nations  low. 

3  Fear  God,  fear  God,  O  who  can  help 
His  mighty  power  to  fear, 

Bow  down  each  soul  in  mercy  bow 
And  seek  his  mercy  here. 

4  For  lo  his  wrath,  his  mighty  power, 
No  mortal  hand  ran  stay, 

His  word,  his  judgment  has  gone  forth 
In  this  his  glorious  day. 

5  Hear  ye  my  people,  hear  my  word, 
It  is  your  Mother's  voice; 

O  fear  your  God  in  all  you  do, 
Make  this  your  onlv  choice. 

t;  .^ound  forth  his  praises  as  you  go, 
Bow  low  in  holy  fear, 
That  in  a  robe  of  glory  bright, 
\  Your  souls  may  all  appear. 


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53. 

Be  ye  Valiant. 

1  Cheer  up  and  be  encourag'd  ye  lovely  little  band, 
Your  way  is  neatly  paved  to  Canaan's  happy  land  ; — 
Bright  angels  do  attend  you  to  guard  you  day  and  night. 
Then  be  ye  valiant  soldiers  and  for  your  freedom  light. 

2  Though  satan  and  his  thousands,  prepar'd  to  do  his  will 
And  to  defeat  your  journey  will  use  their  utmost  skill ; 
Yet  fear  not  this  great  army,  though  they  appear  so  bold, 
You'll  find  a  sure  protection  by  keeping  in  the  fold. 

3  The  Lord  is  our  Redeemer,  Jehovah  is  his  name; 

He's  come  to  bless  his  children  and  will  protect  the  same. 
To  all  who  will  prove  faithful  to  keep  his  holy  way, 
He's  promis'd  them  a  treasure  that  never  will  decay. 

4  For  one  I  am  determin'd  my  courage  to  renew, 

And  to  receive  this  treasure  I'll  fight  my  battle  through  ; 
Although  great  tribulation  my  lot  may  prove  to  be, 
I  will  not  yield  the  conquest,  but  gain  my  liberty. 

5  In  heaven  is  my  treasure  where  endless  comfort  flows, 
And  this  I'll  have  secur'd  before  the  scene  I  close. 
My  faith  it  is  unshaken,  and  may  my  steps  be  found 
In  truth  to  be  directed  that  I  may  win  the  crown. 

6  We  have  a  loving  Father  and  Mother  that  is  kind, 

Who  through  much  tribulation  the  way  of  peace  did  find  ; 
Bright  crowns  they  have  prepared  and  rones  of  shining  white, 
To  give  to  all  the  faithful,  for  such  are  their  delight. 

7  Then  let  us  not  grow  weary  nor  let  our  courage  fail, 
Though  we  are  call'd  to  travel  through  tribulation's  vale  > 


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For  lo  this  cup  of  sorrow  we  will  not  drink  in  vain, 
The  crown  will  then  be  given,  the  prize  we  will  obtain. 

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54. 

The  Happy  Calling. 

J    How  happy  the  calling  which  we  are  pursuing, 

How  peaceful  the  fruits  which  from  righteousness  flow 

To  those  who  their  duty  are  peaceably  doing, 

And  forward  in  cheerful  obedience  go. 

There's  nothing  behind  that  is  wortli  our  attention, 

All  we  have  forsaken  would  do  us  no  good  ; 

The  treasures  of  Egypt  we  never  will  mention, 

But  joyfully  leave  them  behind  in  the  flood, 

2  And  travel  to  Canaan  that  good  land  of  promise 
And  feed  on  the  manna  that's  pleasant  and  sweet, 
Since  we  have  a  treasure  that    .one  can  take  from  us, 
We'll  never  complain  of  the  trials  we  meet ; 

But  forward  we'll  move  in  the  bond  of  the  spirit 
Until  we  arrive  at  our  peaceful  abode; 
Where  those  who  are  faithful  the  prize  will  inherit, 
And  songs  of  thanksgiving  ascend  to  our  God. 

3  This  beautiful  country  is  worth  our  attention, 

'  Tis  flowing  with  milk  and  with  honey  so  sweet, — 
No  powers  of  Egypt  with  all  their  invention 
Shall  hinder  our  gaining  this  glorious  seat. 
This  spiritual  Canaan,  this  good  land  of  promise, 
Abounding  with  treasures  so  rich  and  sublime, 
We're  daily  enjoying  and  none  can  take  from  us, 
Since  for  the  upright  they  were  wholly  design'd. 


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Then  we  will  be  loving  and  kind  to  each  other, 
And  have  our  deportment  consistent  and  right  ;. 
In  all  our  employment  be  peaceful  and  sober 
And  make  this  rich  country  our  only  delight. 
A  kind,  lamb-like  spirit  we'll  keep  in  possession, 
And  feelings  of  charity,  meekness  and  love 
Shall  govern  our  actions,  and  leave  that  impression 
Which  makes  us  rejoice  with  the  angels  above. 

Watcrvliet,  K.    Y. 

55. 

The  Promised  Desire. 

1  O  earth  be  glad  and  shake  for  joy, 

Thy  visitation's  come  ; 
A  Mother  is  sent  unto  thee, 

Into  her  arms  do  run. 
Ye  mighty  angels  spread  your  wings, 

Ascend  the  heavens  higher 
And  publish  with  a  herald's  voice, 

We've  found  the  true  Messiah. 

2  Come  all  ye  nations  hear  the  word, 

Why  should  you  lose  your  i 
The  trump  of  the  Arch-angel  sounds, 

Proclaming  here's  the  way. 
Come  place  your  feet  upon  the  rock, 

Not  stumble  at  the  cross  ; 
In  solemn  praise  with  saints  unite 

And  in  the  work  rejoice. 

3  Come  play  upon  the  holy  harp, — 

The  flute,  the  fife  and  drum, 
And  march  the  holy,  holy  songs 
Of  New  Jerusalem. 


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Yea,  tune  your  stringed  instruments  } 
The  psaltery  and  the  lyre, 

And  blow  upon  the  bugle  horn, 
The  promised  desire. 


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Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

1   Praise  ye  the  Lord,  ye  highest  heavens, 
Ye  hosts  that  do  his  throne  surround ; 
Praise  him  in  sweet  melodious  strains 
And  let  your  various  songs  abound. 
Praise  him  ye  orbs  of  dazzling  light, 
Ye  stormy  winds  and  ocean  floods, 
Fire,  hail  and  snow,  and  vapors  light, 
fruitful  trees  and  shady  woods. 

lise  him  ye  lofty,  thund'ring  heights 
-end  your  flaming  floods  abroad, 
All  mountains,  hills  and  vales  between, 
ring  the  impress  of  a  God. 
lighty  rivers,  purling  rills, 
crystal  fountains,  high  and  low  ; 
Ye  roaring  cataracts  sublime, 
Praise  ye  Jehovah  as  ye  flow. 

e  monsters  of  the  vastly  deep, 

All  life  that  doth  the  waters  swell; 
Sfe  roving  beasts  of  every  kind, 

And  herds  that  do  domestic  dwell  ; 
Ye  creeping  things  in  flood  and  field, 

Ye  fowls  of  every  wing  and  clime, 
Ye  insects  of  all  forms  and  hues, 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  throughout  all  time. 


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4  Praise  him  ye  kindreds  of  the  earth, 

Ye  high  and  low,  ye  rich  and  poor; 
Ye  ancients,  youth  and  children  too, 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  forevermore. 
Ye  saints  who  walk  the  narrow  road, 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  as  ye  advance  ; 
Praise  him  in  sweet  melodious  songs, 

And  praise  him  in  the  solemn  dance. 

5  Great  is  the  Lord  in  all  his  works, 

His  wonders  in  the  earth  abound; 
In  ocean's  depths,  in  heaven's  heights, 

Where'er  we  cast  our  eyes  around, 
ilis  greatness  in  his  works  are  seen, 

His  love,  beneficence  ana  care; 
His  wond'rous  works  proclaim  He  is, 

This  truth  is  written  every  where. 

b  Praise  ye  the  Lord  who  feel  his  power, 

Ye  who  are  led  in  Wisdom's  ways, 
Who  wear  salvation  every  hour, 

With  all  your  might,  your  Maker  praise, 
Praise  ye  the  Lord  who  still  upholds 

And  guards  his  lovely  saints  around, 
Who  is  their  Father,  King  and  God, 

O  ye  his  saints,  his  praises  sound. 


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57. 

Speak  Gently. 

1   Speak  gently, — it  is  better  far 
To  rule  by  love  than  fear; 


Speak  gently, — let  not  harsh  words  mar 
The  good  we  might  do  here. 

2  Speak  gently, — love  does  whisper  low, 

The  vows  that  true  hearts  hind  ; 
And  gentle  friendship's  accents  flow, — 
Affection's  voice  is  kind. 

3  Speak  gently  to  the  young,  for  they 

Will  have  enough  to  bear  ; 
Pass  through  this  life  as  best  they  may, 
'  Tis  full  of  anxious  care. 

4  Speak  gently  to  the  aged  Ones, — 

Grieve  not  the  care-worn  heart; 
Their  sands  of  life  are  nearly  run, 
Let  such  in  peace  depart. 

5  Speak  gently,  kindly  to  the  poor, 

Let  not  harsh  tones  be  heard  ; 
They  have  enough  they  must  endure, 
Without  an  unkind    word. 

6  Speak  gently  to  the  erring, — know, 

They  may  have  toil'd  in  vain; 
Perchance,  unkindness  made  them  so; 
O  !   win  them  back  again. 

7  Speak  gently  !   He  who  gave  his  life 

To  bend  man's  stubborn  will, 

When  elements  were  in  fierce  strife 

Said  to  them  "  Peace,  be  still." 


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8  Speak  gently, — 'tis  a  little  thing 

Dropp'd  in  the  heart's  deep  well ; 
The  good,  the  joy  which  it  may  bring, 
Eternity  shall  tell. 

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58. 


Warning  Voice. 

1  O  hark  ye  and  listen,  the  angels  in  heaven 

Their  trumpets  are  blowing,  prepare  ; 
No  time  for  a  query,  ye  vain  and  ye  merry, 
For  God  doth  his  judgments  declare. 

2  Be  up  and  be  doing,  your  time  well  improving, 

O  why  will  ye  still  sleep  in  sin  ? 
Lo  the  day  doth  appear,  when  the  sinners  will  fear 
And  tremble  for  the  state  they're  in. 

3  Bright  treasures  unfading,  and  love  never  failing 

Are  gently  descending  anew, 
To  the  meek  and  the  lowly,  the  pure  and  the  holy, 
Who  freely  to  earth  bid  adieu. 

4  O  come  ye  sin  haters  and  be  made  partakers 

Of  this  blessed  gospel  so  free  ; 
Pure  joys  here  are  flowing,  the  trumpets  are  blowing  ;- 
O  come  to  the  great  jubilee. 

5  The  angels  in  heaven  are  sounding  salvation 

To  all  who  the  sound  will  obey, 
For  God  in  his  fury  will  bring  to  pass  truly, 
His  judgments  in  this  latter  day. 

6  No  idols  of  pleasure  can  ye  hold  as  a  treasure, 

But  serve  ye  the  one  living  God  j 


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Your  souls  bow  down  lowly  with  his  people  most  holy, 

Or  feel  ye  the  sting  of  his  rod. 

Be  folFwers  of  Jesus  and  Mother  who  taught  us 

To  walk  in  the  straight  narrow  -. 
God's  mercy  and  blessing  you'll  then 

They'll  guide  you  throughout  endless  day. 

,  JV*.  II. 


59. 


JVisdoms  Path. 

1  I'll  learn  to  walk  in  wisdom's  ways, 
And  in  her  path  1*11  spend  my  days: 
I'll  learn  to  do  what  Mother  says 

An.1  r  example. 

All  lis  will  subdue, 

And  ever  ..  too, 
This  will 

Th  .  >le. 

2  Come  hon 

And  keep  our  conscience  clear  and  . 
light 

To  own  and  bless  her  chil< 
In  1  .  -  on, 

And  bear  our  ci  rongi 

In  faith  and  lov  I]  be  strong 

To  conquer  every  evil. 

3  For  love  and  union  is  our  stay, 

We'll  be  strung  and  keep  it  day  by  day; 
Then  we  shall  never  go  astray, 

We'll  gain  more  love  and  union. 


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Obedience  will  still  increase, 
Arid  every  evil  work  will  cease, 
We'll  gain  a  true  and  solid  peace, 
We'll  live  in  Mother's  union. 

New  Lebanon,  JV.  V. 


The  Gospel  Valley. 

1  Heavenly  virtues  here  are  blooming, 
And  the  turtle  dove  does  sing  : 
Here  are  trees  of  sweet  perfuming, 
Water'd  from  a  living  spring. 

In  this  vale  of  gospel  meekness, 
So  delightsome  to  the  soul, 
There  are  trees  of  love  and  goodness, 
Flourishing  through  heaven's  control. 

2  In  this  pleasant  fruitful  valley, 
Good  believers  love  to    walk, 
To  the  spot  they  oft  do  rally, 
Of  its  sweetness  they  do  talk. 
Here  does  grow  the  rose  in  beauty, 
Fragrant  and  array'd  in  green. 
Near  to  it,  the  humble  lily, 

With  its  bowed  top  is  seen. 

3  See  !  on  yonder  tree  there's  leaning, 
Vines  that  yield  delicious  fruit : 
That,  with  all  that's  intervening, 
Will  I'm  sure,  our  relish  suit. 
Pleasant  fruit,  with  wine  expressed, 
And  pure  water  from  the  fount, 


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We  can  have,  'twill  be  confessed, 

And  on  eagles'  wings  we  mount. 

4  How  was  it  that  we  were  called 

To  such  scenes  of  joy  and  love  ? 

Where  we  shall  not  be  enthralled, 

If  we're  simple  as  the  dove. 

'Twas  through  God's  abounding  favor 

To  the  fallen  race  of  man, 

When  he  gave  to  us  a  Savior 

Through  our  blessed  Mother  Ann. 

5  In  his  kingdom  so  delighting, 
There  are  hills  and  valleys  too, 
Groves   and  gardens,  all  inviting, 
Villages  and  cities  new. 

Since  we're  called  to  inherit 
Mansions  bright  prepar'd  above, 
Let  us  now  walk  in  the  spirit. 
And  the  foretaste  we  can  have. 

6  Here  we  can  have  heaven  within  us; 
There  'twill  also  be  without; 
Christ  has  come  with  love  to  win  us, 
And  to  purge  our  souls  throughout. 
If  we  will  endure  the  trial, 

We  shall  find  a  place  of  rest ; 
It  is  gain'd  by  self-denial  ; — 
O  let  each  one  stand  the  t< 


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Spiritual  Warning. 

1   Hark  and  hear  my  trumpet  sounding, 
Sounding  through  your  tents  aloud; 
Hear  my  voice  of  solemn  warning, 
Hear  it  echo  through  the  crowd. 
Turn  your  hearts  where  God  is  calling, 
Seek  his  holy  love  and  fear; 
While  Ins  solemn  truths  are  rolling, 
Know  ye,  'tis  his  word  you  hear. 

;J  Listen,  all  who  dare  to  venture 
Here  amidst  the  burning  flame; 

r  in  truth  this  blessed  fire 
Will  consume  all  sin  and  shame. 
Here's  the  purifying  furnace, 
Which  will  cleanse  your  souls  from  sin  ; 
iTou'll  escape  God's  awful  Judgments, 
If  you  boldly  enter  in. 

Hancock ,  Mas 

Promise  of  the  Savior. 

1  I  am  the  blessed  Shepherd,  I  hear  the  humble  lambs 
Who  cry  for  safe  protection  with  clean  uplifted  hands. 
I  send  my  holy  angels  to  help  them  night  and  day, 

I  make  their  burdens  lighter  and  guide  them  in  the  way. 

2  J  am  the  loving  Shepherd,  my  fold  is  large  and  clean, 
[  lead  the  pure  and  humble  to  pastures  ever  green  ; 
No  fiend  shall  ever  hurt  them,  or  angry  beast  of  prey, 
]f  they  are  truly  faithful,  within  my  fold  to  stay. 


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'A  I  am  the  watchful  Shepherd,  who  guardeth  night  and  day, 
The  peaceful  lambs  of  Mother,  to  hold  them  in  the  way. 

The  walls  of  sure  protection  I  hold  within  ray  view, 
And  all  who  find  its  virtue-  are  holy,  just  and  true. 

4  I  am  the  lowly  .  my  sheep  are  all  content 
To  feed  with  Christ  and  Mother,  and  gain  eternal  life  ; 
And  all  who  seek  salvation,  and  eternal  life  to  gain 
Will  find  in  Christ  a  helper,  a  sure  and  constant  friend. 

5  I  mark  the  true  peace  makers,  and  seal  them  for  my  own, 
To  gain  the  holy  blessings  and  stand  around  the  throne. 
Yea  all  the  meek  and  humble  are  blessed  ever  more, 
With  never  failing  treasures,  eternally  secure. 

•  rbury,  A.  II 

63. 

Heavenly  Refreshments. 

1   D<  '  "  fountain  bright  river  of  love, 

Roll  on  and  roll  on  in  pur?  streams  from  above  ; 
In  one  gentle  current  continue  to  roH, 
Refresh  and  enliven  my  poor  thirsty  soul. 

•J  O  come  ye  soft  breezes  so  pleasant  and  clear. 

he  forth  your  sweet  fragrance  my  spirit  to  cheer  ; 
Thos<  m  life's  blooming  tree. 

Ye  soft  gales  o  :  them  to  me. 

notes  so  melodious  which  bright  angels  sound, 
And  which  lovi  are  chanting  around, 

O  let  your  sweet  melody  chime  on  mine  ear 
To  cheer  me  along  on  my  pilgrimage  here. 

4  Ye  doves  of  my  Mother  with  plumage  so  white, 
\\  nilc  'round  her  you  gather  with  joy  and  delight. 


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O  bring  me  one  drop  of  her  comforting  love, 
O  do  not  forget  me  ye  little  white  doves. 

Harvard.  Muss 


Thanksgiving  and  Praise. 

1  O  Zion  raise  thy  cheerful  voice 
And  in  the  power  of  God  rejoice  ; 
The  living  church  may  gladly  sing, 
"  God  is  my  Savior  and  my  King." 
Her  foes  are  num'rous,  strong  and  great, 
But  we  can  thankfully  relate, 

In  all  the  suif 'rings  she's  been  through, 
The  Lord  has  help'd  her  hitherto. 

2  When  Zion's  sons  were  few  and  weak. 
The  Jew,  the  Roman  and  the  Greek 
Did  all  unite  and  took  an  oath, 

That  they  would  stop  their  early  growth. 
They  form'd  their  laws  to  hedge  them  in 
And  bind  them  up  to  live  in  sin  ; 
And  though  their  faith  they  did  obey, 
The  power  of  God  still  clear'd  their  way. 

3  Historians  do  but  faintly   trace 

The  dreadful  storms  they  had  to  face, 
But  still  their  faith  they  did  maintain 
Through  every  scene  of  tort'ring  pain  ; 
Against  the  dragon's  furious  flood, 
The  church  of  God  unshaken  stood, 
And  still  can  say  in  every  view, 
The  Lord  has  help'd  me  hitherto. 


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4  Though  numan  laws  are  now  more  just, 
Yet  while  ambition,  pride  and  lust 
Have  the  dominion  over  man, 
They'll  overthrow  us  if  they  can; 

Their  threats  and  reasonings  they'll  employ 
To  fright,  to  flatter  or  decoy, 
But  through  such  stubble,  wood  and  hay, 
The  power  of  God  has  clear'd  the  way. 

5  False  hearted  brethren  full  of  spite, 
Have  from  the  gospel  taken  flight, 
And  every  artful  scheme  have  tried 
To  break,  to  scatter  and  divide. 

No  human  power  could  bind  their  hands, 
Or  disconcert  their  subtile  plans, 
Yet  to  withstand  all  they  could  do, 
The  Lord  has  help'd  us  hitherto. 

G  Again  the  angry  nation  saith, 
11  Give  up  your  soul-uniting  faith  ; 
To   honor's  call  you'll  have  to  yield 
And  step  into  the  hostile  held." 
What  power  or  wisdom  could  evade 
Those  snares  so  deep  and  subtilly  laid; 
But  every  faithful   soul  can  say, 
The  power  of  God  has  clear'd  the  way. 

7   In  gospel  union,  who  could  hold 
So  many  minds  of  different  mould  ? 
Who  can  subject  their  own  self-will, 
Or  their  unrully  passion  still  ? 


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Pure  love  and  union  to  increase 
And  keep  the  sacred  bond  of  peace. 
And  every  passion  to  subdue, 
The  Lord  has  help'd  us  hitherto. 

8  The  power  of  God  we'll  loudly  sing, 
It  is  our  life,  our  every  thing, 

And  all  his  wond'rous  works  declare 

That  Zion's  his  peculiar  care  ; 

Then  on  the  Lord  we'll  humbly  wait, 

For  he  will  help  in  every  strait; 

And  all  his  counsels  to  obey, 

His  living  power  will  clear  the  way. 

9  Their  furious  mobs  and  partial  laws 
Cannot  defeat  Jehovah's  cause; 
His  counsels  he  will  bring  to  pass, 
Though  nations  perish  like  the  grass. 
The  Lord  of  hosts  is  on  our  side, 

And  though  we're  press'd  and  sorely  tried, 
We  will  not  fear  what  man  can  do, 
Since  God  has  help'd  us  hitherto. 

10  Ye  foes  of  Zion  one  and  all, 

Who  have  been  waiting  for  her  fall, 
Send  out  your  posts  and  let  them  run 
And  publish  what  Jehovah's  done. 
Go,  tell  the  nations  far  and  near, 
Who  from  Mount  Zion  wish  to  hear, 
She  has  surviv'd  the  rage  of  hell 
And  is  alive  and  doing  well. 

Anonymous. 


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65. 

Watchfulness. 

1  In  this  world  of  tribulation, 
Where  ten  thousand  dangers  stand, 
I  am  calTd  to  keep  my  station, 
Guard  and  watch  on  every  hand. 
Day  and  night  I  am  surrounded, 
Foes  within  and  foes  without; 

If  my  peace  should  not  be  wounded, 
I  must  always  look  about. 

2  If  I  linger,  sleep  or  slumber, 
Darkness  will  pervade  mine  eyes, 
While  the  faithful,  watchful  number 
Are  advancing  to  the  prize. 

O  how  swift  my  time  is  flying  ! 
Daily  it  is  on  the  wing  ; 
Let  me  then  with  Christ  be  dying 
And  complete  redemption  sing. 

3  When  my  warfare  is  completed, 
When  my  mortal  race  is  run, 
With  the  saints  may  I  be  seated, 
Take  the  laurels  I  have  won. 
With  my  precious  friends  united, 
Who  have  sufferd  here  with  me, 
In  that  region  be  delighted 
Through  a  sweet  eternity. 

New  Lebanon,  .V. 


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66. 

Parents'*  Blessing. 

1  My  Father  does  love  me,  my  Mother  also 
Does  send  me  her  love,  and  I  now  feel  it  flow ; 
These  heavenly  Parents  are  kind  unto  me, 
And  by  their  directions  my  soul  is  set  free. 

2  They  fill  up  my  vessel  with  power  and  strength, 
Yea,  make  my  cross  easy,  my  peace  of  great  length  ; 
My  joy  full  and  perfect,  my  trouble  but  light, 
My  gifts  very  many  in  which  I  delight. 

3  I  truly  feel  thankful  for  what  I  receive, 
In  each  holy  promise  I  surely  believe  ; 
They're  able  and  willing  to  do  all  they've  said, 
And  by  my  kind  Parents  I  choose  to  be  led. 

4  I  love  to  feel  simple,  I  love  to  feel  low, 
I  love  to  be  kept  in  the  path  I  should  go; 
I  love  to  be  taught  by  my  heavenly  lead, 
That  I  may  be  holy  and  perfect  indeed. 

Hancock^  Mass. 

67. 

The  Latter  Bay. 

J    Hark  !  what  means  this  dreadful  sound  ?  Awful  !  awful !  awful ! 
Hear  the  rumor  all  around  !  Awful  !  awful  !   awful  !  ! 
Wars  and  tumults  greet  our  ears,  Awful  !   awful  !  awful !  ! 
Lo,  the  latter  day  appears,  Awful !  awful  !  awful  !  !  ! 

2  Nations  rising  in  their  rage, 
Other  nations  to  engage ; 


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With  their  spirits  soaring  high, 
Blood  and  carnage  is  the  cry. 

3  Judgments  now  are  drawing  near, 
Let  the  sinner  quake  and  fear  ; 
Cease  the  sound  of  joy  and  mirth, 
Peace  is  taken  from  the  earth. 

4  Desolation,  pain  and  woe, 
People  to  destruction  go  ; 
Surely  judgments  will  increase 
Till  the  wicked  find  no  peace. 

5  Signs  and  wonders  now  appear, 
Lo,  the  end  is  hastening  near  ! 
Wail  ye  kindreds  of  the  earth, 
Put  away  your  songs  of  mirth. 

6  Sons  of  Zion,  look  around,  . 
See  iniquity  abound  ! 

Love  of  many  waxing  cold, — 
Surely  this  has  been  foretold. 

7  See  the  world  in  darkness  grope, 
Void  of  truth,  and  void  of  hope  ; 
From  the  greatest  to  the  least, 
Cleaving  closely  to  the  beast. 

<^   But  in  Zion  there  is  peace,  Alle  alleluiah, 
Sons  and  daughters  still  increase,  Alle  alleluiah  . 
These  can  truly  testify,  Alle  alleluiah, 
Their  redemption  draweth  nigh,  Alle  alleluiah. 

0  View  the  saints,  a  shining  light, 
Cloth'd  in  linen  clean  and  white  ; 


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Those  that  have  renounc'd  the  beast, 
Now  can  taste  the  marriage  feast. 

10  Glory  give  unto  the  Son, 
For  he  has  redemption  won  ; 
Glory  unto  Mother  give, 

For  the  saints  through  her  do  live. 

11  Alleluiah  !  Zion  shout  ! 
Th'  old  accuser  is  cast  out; 
Alleluiah  !  Zion  sing  ! 

Jesus  is  your  conquering  King. 


68. 


The  Voice  of  a  Parent. 

1  O  come  my  beloved  and  hearken  to  me, 
For  lo  I  have  brought  holy  love  unto  thee; 

I've  come  to  dwell  with  you  by  night  and  by  day 
And  help  you  to  travel  the  straight  narrow  way. 

2  O  be  ye  encourag'd,  and  go  right  ahead, 
By  my  holy  spirit  your  souls  shall  be  led  ; 
I  never  will  leave  you  to  wander  alone 

If  you  will  keep  in  the  straight  path  I  have  shown, 

3  O  p.r.e.s.s,  press,  press  ye  right  on, 

And  soon  you  will  enter  my  holy  kingdom  ; 
Yea,  the  waters  of  life  and  my  blessings  shall  be 
Your  meat  and  your  drink  in  eternity. 

4  My  work  shall  not  cease  that  I  have  begun, 
Till  the  warfare  is  o'er  and  the  vict'ry  i»  won  ; 
But  I  will  lead  safely  my  children  on  earth, 
And  guide  them  along  to  the  mansions  of  mirth. 


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.">   My  work  it  is  swift,  and  my  path  it  is  sure, 
And  if  ye  will  ever,  forever  endure, 
I'll  give  you  a  home,  and  my  flock  you  shall  be, 
Yea,  I  will  bless  you  with  a  rich  blessing,  free. 

♦  )  But  do  ye  dear  children  remember  your  day, 
Your  calling  is  holy,  O  do  not  delay; 
I'll  ever  be  with  you,  if  this  you  will  prize, 
And  give  you  a  crown  that's  laid  up  for  the  wise. 

»Ycic  Lebanon,  A'. 


69. 


Praise  to  Mother. 

1  In  sweetest  love  we'll  raise  the  sound 
Of  praise  to  blessed  Mother  Ann; 
Our  Mother  who  redemption  found, 

For  fallen,  lost  and  sinful  man  ; 
Who  cross'd  the  rolling  ocean  wide 
To  bring  the  gospel  to  this  land, 
Columbia's  fair  and  happy  side, 
Where  it  is  planted  and  wiJl  stand. 

2  Yea  Mother  we,  tliy  feeble  few, 
Will  hold  the  pearl  of  precious  price, 
And  give  that  praise  and  honor  due, 
To  thee,  thou  parent  of  our  life. 
We'll  swell  thy  praises  far  around, 
And  in  our  camps  the  same  shall  ling; 

To  heaven,  through  earth,  O  we  will  sound, 
And  of  thy  holy  love  we'll  sing. 

3  Thy  tribulation  we  review, 
Thy  sufferings  and  toil  below; 


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And  we  will  suffer,  Mother  too, 
To  follow  thee  where  e'er  we  go. 
Satan  shall  not  destroy  our  trust 
In  thee,  our  Mother,  nor  our  love; 
We  have  believ'd,  obey  we  must, 
And  thus  our  constancy  we'll  prove. 
4  Down,  down  where  Mother  calls  we'll  go. 
For  there  the  pleasant  fields  are  found; 
The  crystal  streams  of  life  there  flow 
And  choicest  fruits  and  flowers  abound. 
O  hear  our  promise,  Mother  dear, — 
We  will  be  thine  in  every  breath  ; 
To  thee  our  souls  shall  gather  near, 
And  we  will  keep  our  holy  faith. 

Canterbury,  N.  H. 

70. 

Beauty  of  Zion. 

1  See  Zion,  fair  city,  in  beauty  arise, 
Her  children  in  heavenly  harmony  join, 
While  thousands  their  order  behold  with  surprise 
And  truly  confess  that  her  Laws  are  divine. 
No  nation,  or  people  that  dwell  on  the  earth 
Can  boast  the  bright  joys  of  this  lovely  abode  : 
O  bless'd  emanation  from  mansions  of  mirth, 
Such  harmony,  union  and  peace  are  of  God. 

2  Then  rise    thou  inhabitant,  rise  and  rejoice, 
For  God  is  thy  maker,  in  him  is  thy  trust ; 
With  saints  and  with  angels  uniting  thy  voice, 
His  goodness  proclaim  who  is  holy  and  just ; 


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For  though  in  the  heaven  of  heavens  he  reigns, 

?>or  millions  of  angels  his  glory  can  tell, 

His  promise  is  given  and  firm  it  remains 

That  he  with  the  meek  and  the  lowly  will  dwell. 

3  O  praise  him  all  things  on  the  earth  that  have  breath, 
Ye  angels  unite  in  loud  anthems  of  love  ; 
Whose  home  that  was  once  in  the  shadow  of  death, 
Is  now  the  bright  mansion  of  glory  above. 
O  God  we  will  praise  thee  with  grateful  delight, 
How  wond'rous  thy  works  and  how  glorious  thy  ways  ■ 
When  call'd  from  this  earth  to  the  mansions  of  light 
O  may  we  renew  the  sweet  chorus  of  praise. 

Harvard,  Mass 

71. 

Mother  Ann's  Call  to  Zion. 

1  O  hark  and  hear  your  Mother's  call, 
For  she's  inviting  one  and  all 

To  come  down  low  and  cry  to  God  ; 
She  says  this  path  your  parents  trod. 
Come  wade  in  holy  waters  deep, 
Before  God's  heavy  judgements  sweep 
You  from  among  his  people  pure, — 
This  he  will  do,  my  word  is  sure. 

2  He'll  purge  his  Zion  from  all  dross; 
And  those  who  will  not  bear  the  cross 
Will  have  to  flee,  so  says  your  God, 
Or  else  be  smitten  by  my  rod. 
Receive  my  power,  saith  God,  For  I 
Will  smite  the  lofty  and  the  high, 
That  scorn  my  power,  despise  my  gifts, 
And  such  from  Zion  I  will  sift; 


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3  Yea  none  within  her  shall  abide, 
That  from  my  chosen  seek  to  hide  ; 
And  those  who  do  my  power  defy, 
Alas  !  will  not  live  long,  but  die. 
But  those  that  come  when  I  do  call, 
Although  they  may  be  young  and  small, 
To  them  my  blessing  I  will  give, 

And  this  will  cause  their  souls  to  live. 

4  But  I  will  curse  the  barren  tree 
That  does  not  bring  forth  fruit  to  me, 
And  with  my  power  I'll  cut  it  down, 
And  lay  it  even  to  the  ground. 

I'll  smite  with  my  all-powerful  hand 
The  withering  vines  that  now  do  stand 
Among  my  rich  fruit-bearing  trees, 
For  I  do  not  want  such  as  these. 

5  It  is  the  active  and  the  bright 

Who  will  serve  me  with  all  their  might, 
Deny  themselves,  take  up  their  cross 
And  travel  out  of  sin  and  loss. 
The  stubborn  oak  that  will  not  bend 
When  mercy  does  so  free  descend, 
Shall  be  consum'd  by  gospel  fire, 
For  I'll  not  stay  my  righteous  ire. 

6  I  lothe  the  off 'rings  of  the  vile, 
But  on  the  faithful  I  do  smile, 
Who  build  up  order  all  about, 

And  such  from  her  I'll  not  sweep  out  \ 
But  those  that  build  my  Zion  up 
Shall  now  receive  a  well  fill'd  cup 


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Of  my  pure  love  and  blessing  free, 
That  flows  from  me  eternally. 

7  For  I  delight  to  bless  the  soul 

That  does  devote  and  give  the  whole, 
Their  time  and  talents,  great  and  small, 
And  live  in  honor  to  their  call. 
I  am  your  God,  and  know  that  I 
Vain  sinners  do  not  justify, 
Altho  they  try  to  stay  around 
Upon  my  consecrated  ground. 

8  But  ah  !  alas  !  the  end  will  come, 
And  they'll  receive  their  final  doom, 
They'll  have  the  portion  they  desire, 
And  in  their  sins  they'll  go  and  mire. 
And  now  my  holy  word  I've  given 
From  my  eternal  throne  in  heaven; 
So  know  I  am  your  blessed  Lord, 
And  seal  this  now  as  my  true  word. 

JYeio  Lebanon  y  Jf.  Y. 

72. 

Ode  to  Contentment. 

1   Come  Contentment,  lovely  guest  ! 
Reign  unrival'd  in  my  breast ; 

Thou  alone  wilt  do  : 
Thou  alone  canst  fill  the  soul ; 
Every  passion  canst  control, 
When  the  stormy  billows  roll, 

Thou  canst  bear  me  through. 


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2  Nothing  on  the  earth  below, 
Naught  that  heaven  can  bestow, 

Fills  the  soul  with  peace, 
If  Contentment  dwell  not  there, 
All  is  dreary  dark  and  bare  ; 
She  alone  makes  heavenly  fare, 

She  alone  is  bliss. 

3  But  content  will  not  abide, 

In  a  soul  pufF'd  up  with  pride  ; 

Neither  will  she  stay 
With  a  soul  defil'd  with  lust, 
Nor  with  him  who  is  unjust ; 
Him  w~ho  covets,  she'll  not  trust, 

But  will  flee  away. 

4  Hypocrites  who  sneak  around, 
Hunting  flesh  on  holy  ground, 

Peace  will  never  find. 
He  who  covers  up  his  sins, 
Lo,  his  torment  then  begins  ; 
He  that's  lazy  never  wins 

True  content  of  mind. 

.r>  All  the  lordlings  of  the  earth, 
All  their  boast  what  is  it  worth? 

Nothing  but  a  show  ; 
All  the  wealth  that  kings  possess, 
All  their  vain  and  gaudy  dress, 
All  is  splendid  wretchedness  ; 

Peace  they  never  know. 

6  In  humiliation  low, 

Where  the  heavenly  virtues  grow, 
There  contentment's  found. 


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Oli,  I'll  tread  this  lowly  vale, 
And  its  living  breath  inhale, 
Catch  the  odors  on  the  gale, 
Richly  spread  around. 

7   Where  there  is  no  sin  conceal 'd, 
Where  the  heart  has  been  reveal'd, 

There  content  is  near  : 
Whoso  will  his  sins  confess, 
Live  a  life  of  righteousness, 
God  that  soul  will  surely  bless, — 

Peace  will  soon  appear. 
B   Where  no  vulture's  eye  has  seen, 
Where  no  lion's  whelp  has  been — 

Resignation's  vale  : 
Wiiere  the  flesh  is  crucifi'd, 
Where  the  seltisii  will's  deni'd, 
There  contentment  will  abide, 

There  alone  will  dwell. 

9  Far  from  lust  and  pride  and  strife, 
In  a  pure  and  virgin  life, 

Here's  true  peace  of  mind. 
With  contentment  hand  in  hand, 
I'll  explore  this  happy  land, 
Moving  with  a  virgin  band, 
Who  alone  are  blest. 

North  Union,  Ola  v. 

73. 

Choice  of  Pleasures. 

1    How  lovely  and  pleasant  the  beautiful  road 
Which  leads  to  the  mansions  of  God  ! 


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No  carnal  amusement,  or  pleasures  of  earth 

Can  equal  the  heavens  of  love. 

O  then  for  sweet  pleasures  my.soul  does  aspire, 

These  are  the  enjoyments  I  seek  ; 

There's  no  other  glory  my  soul  does  desire, 

But  tliose  of  the  lowly  and  meek. 

2  I'll  ever  he  faithful  to  bear  a  full  cross, 
The  only  true  way  to  obtain 
Salvation  and  victory  over  my  loss, 
And  this  is  the  prize  I  will  gain  : 

No  sinful  deluder  shall  darken  my  path, 

Nor  hinder  my  soul  in  the  way, 

For  God  will  with  judgment  revenge  in  his  wrath, 

Then  how  dare  a  soul  disobey. 

3  No  one  can  be  saved  as  Jesus  hath  said, 
Except  by  his  cross  they're  made  pure, 

And  wear  his  light  yoke  as  they're  pressing  ahead, 

To  such  will  the  promise  be  sure  ; 

O  then  I  will  strive  more  obedient  to  be, 

More  careful  to  walk  in  the  way, 

And  labor  sincerely  my  own  lacks  to  see, 

And  each  word  of  counsel  obey. 

4  The  pleasures  of  earth  are  but  transient  and  vain, 
They  flourish,  and  soon  pass  away, 

While  heavenly  treasures  the  faithful  do  gain, 

That  never'llgrow  old  or  decay. 

The  garments  of  righteousness,  goodness  and  peace, 

That  God's  faithful  servants  do  wear, 

With  brightness  will  shine,  and  with  endless  increase 

Their  crowns  are  most  beautifullv  fair. 


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5  How  then  can  a  soul  who  has  ever  once  known 
The  true  path  that  they  should  walk  in, 
Forsake  the  known  track  where  sweet  flowers  grow. 
To  try  the  meanderings  of  sin  ? 

Those  who  choose  the  broad  road  will  in  sorrow  repent. 
And  travel  the  labyrinths  of  woe  ; 
With  bitler  reflections  their  souls  will  lament, 
In  sorrow  wherever  they  go. 

(>  O  Lord  do  protect  me  I  earnestly  pray, 
Withhold  not  thy  true  saving  power; 
()  make  me  more  humble  to  walk  in  the  way, 
And  guide  me  in  each  trying  hour; 
May  wisdom  direct  me  in  all  that  I  do, 
And  nothing  my  progress  retard  ; 
Endow  me  with  courage  the  way  to  pursue 
To  gain  the  true  soul's  just  reward. 


Watervliety  A*.    V 


74. 


The  Earthquake. 

1  Lift  your  heads,  ye  once  afflicted, 
Let  your  eyes  with  joy  behold 
What  the  Prophets  long  predicted, 
What  the  Son  of  God  foretold. 
Now  Jehovah  filis  his  temple, 
Thence  his  glory  shines  abroad  ; 
There  his  saints  with  rev'rence  tremble 
And  confess  that  he  is  God. 

2  Sacrifices  of  thanksgiving 

To  his  courts  they  daily  bring; 


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Songs  of  joy  among  the  living, 
Make  his  sacred  temple  ring. 
Through  the  ranks  of  vast  creation, 
Nothing  can  be  deaf  or  dumb, 
All  must  give  their  approbation 
That  the  day  of  God  is  come. 

3  While  his  last  loud  call  he  utters, 
Nature  can  no  more  be  still  ; 

All  creation  moves  and  flutters 
In  obedience  to  his  will. 
When  his  power  is  to  be  proved, 
To  convince  the  stupid  soul, — 
If  he  says,  uO  earth  be  moved  !" 
Lo,  it  rocks  from  pole  to  pole. 

4  While  the  judgment  is  advancing, 
Satan's  kingdom  to  destroy, 
Fields  and  forests  fall  to  dancing, 
Dwelling  houses  crack  for  joy; 
Rivers  heave  and  swell  like  Jordan, 
Water  fowls  ascend  the  air  ; 

Soon  this  earth  shall  loose  her  burden, 
All  creation  does  declare. 

5  God  will  shake  this  old  creation, 
Rocks  and  mountains  overturn, 
Fill  the  world  with  consternation, 
Till  the  way  of  truth  they  learn. 
Those  who  will  not  be  restored, 
Sink  to  their  respective  hells, 
But  our  God  shall  be  adored 

In  his  temple  where  he  dwells. 


Anonymous. 


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75. 

Petition  to  .Mother. 

1  O  my  Mother,  blessed  Mother, 

Under  thy  protecting  arm 
May  my  soul  be  ever  guarded, 

O  do  shield  me  from  all  harm. 
I  desire  no  greater  glory 

Than  to  be  thy  simple  child, 
To  be  clad  in  garments  holy, 

With  a  spirit  meek  and  mild. 

2  Let  me  feel  thy  hand  of  mercy, 

Through  my  Eiders  to  extend, 
Let  thy  love  and  union  follow, 

Be  my  guide  and  constant  friend. 
I  am  very  poor  and  needy, 

And  unable  without  thee 
To  direct  my  steps  in  wisdom, 

Or  to  keep  my  spirit  free. 

Enfield,  X.   H. 

76. 

Mother  Ann's  Birth  Bay. 

J    O  hail  the  bright  and  glorious  morn 
When  blessed  Mother  Ann  was  born; 
O  hail  the  pure  and  holy  way 
She  open'd  in  this  latter  day. 

•J   She  was  a  virgin  undeftTd, 
Though  persecuted  and  revil'd, 
God's  holy  laws  she  did  obey, 
And  walk'd  the  strait  and  narrow  way. 


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3  And  with  her  little  chosen  band, 
She  came  unto  this  chosen  land, 

And  pass'd  through  suff'rings  most  severe, 
To  plant  the  blessed  gospel  here. 

4  She  was  the  holy  chosen  one, 

Joint  heir  with  Christ  the  blessed  Son  ; 
Like  him  through  sorrow,  grief  and  pain, 
Complete  redemption  she  did  gain. 

5  And  when  on  earth  her  work  was  done, 
And  she  her  mortal  race  had  run, 

Her  spirit  then  did  take  its  flight 
To  realms  of  everlasting  light. 

6  O  children  of  our  Mother  dear, 
Let  us  press  on  and  never  fear. 
Her  lovely  precepts  we'll  obey, 
And  ever  keep  God's  holy  way. 

7  Yv'e'll  keep  the  heavenly  prize  in  view, 
By  daily  setting  out  anew  ; 

Our  precious  Parents  we'll  adore 
And  sound  their  praises  evermore. 


Enfield,  Conn. 


77. 


Invitation  to  Sinners. 

1  Sinner,  stop,  accept  a  treasure, 

Here's  a  pearl  of  greatest  price  ; 
Leave  your  vain  and  carnal  pleasure, 
Taste  the  fruit  of  Paradise. 


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Here's  a  treasure  worth  your  gaining, 

Here's  a  royal  diadem  ; 
A  Kiug  in  righteousness  is  reigning, 

Leave  your  all  and  follow  him. 

I  A  gracious  bounty  he  has  offer'd, 

Will  you  join  the  holy  band  ? 
Everlasting  life  is  prornis'd, — 

Stop  and  hear  the  first  command. 
It  is  easy  to  obtain  it, 

Here's  the  door  we  enter  in, 
By  confessing  you  may  gain  it, 

And  forsaking  every  sin. 

3  Peace  and  pardon  is  extended, 

Mother  bids  you  all  repent  ; 
Come  before  the  harvest's  ended, 

And  before  the  summer's  spent. 
Bow  before  the  sacred  altar, 

?vlake  your  oft 'rings  there  for  sin, 
Hiss  and  spurn  a  carnal  nature, 

Hate  the  bondage  you  are  in. 

4  Some  have  got  a  heaven  fixed 

In  their  carnal,  vain  ideas; 
Last  and  heaven  are  not  mixed 

Though  you  may  suppose  it  is. 
Cease  your  vain  imaginations, 

Christ  the  Lord  is  styl'd  a  Lamb; 
Heaven's  not  a  high  sensation, 

All  such  heavens  are  a  sham. 

5  Christ  our  King  is  meek  and  lowly, 

Then  his  foll'wers  must  be  so  ; 


10G 

Though  he  is,  the  King  of  glory, 

He  appears  exceeding  low. 
You  may  look  for  comfort  higher, 

And  your  dreams  of  heaven  tell  ; 
Halleluiah,  heaven's  nigher, 

That  my  spirit  knows  right  wrell. 

Harvard,  Mass. 

78. 

Rejecting  Idols. 

J    Keep  away,  keep  away,  let  my  spirit  have  rest, 
All  ye  vanishing  follies  which  tend  to  molest 
And  to  hinder  my  prayers  in  heaven's  high  way — 
From  my  soul,  from  my  soul  keep  away,  keep  away. 

2  Keep  away,  keep  away  all  ye  idols  of  time 
That  are  only  a  hindrance  and  clog  to  the  mind, 
That  would  be  of  no  use  but  would  lead  me  astray, — 
From  my  body  and  soul  keep  away,  keep  away. 

3  Keep  away,  keep  away,  let  my  spirit  go  free, 
That  no  heavenly  gift  be  withholden  from  me, 

And  that  I  may  keep  pace  with  the  light  of  the  day, — 
From  my  soul  from  my  soul  keep  away,  keep  away. 

4  Let  me  live  with  my  brethren  and  sisters  in  love, 
And  with  them  in  sweet  union  and  meekness  improve, 
Be  rejecting  all  evil  by  night  and  by  day, 

Where  all  bondage  and  death  keep  away,  keep  away. 

T.  O  my  soul  keep  awake,  and  be  ready  to  flee, 

And  to  hide  from  the  evil  which  you  may  foresee; 
And  to  be  in  your  duty  this  word  you'll  obey, 
And  from  all  that  is  wrong  keep  away  keep  away. 

Union  Village,  Ohio. 


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79. 

The  Gift  of  Repentance, 

]    O  Lord  do  fill  my  needy  soul, 
And  let  thy  cleansing  waters  roll, 
Until  I  know  that  I'm  made  whole 

By  the  pure  gift  repentance  ; 
For  true  I  know  I  need  a  share 
Of  this  pure  gift  and  heavenly  fare, 
And  may  my  soul  for  this  prepare, 

The  gift  of  true  repentance. 

2  True  tribulation  I  must  feel, 
To  little  hidden  sins  reveal, — 
And  unto  thee,  Lord  I  appeal, 

To  bless  with  true  repentance, 
That  I  may  stand  and  never  fall, 
Or  mar  my  holy  faith  and  call, 
But  freely  to  give  up  my  all, 

To  gain  the  gift  repentance. 

3  I  will  not  flinch  at  any  cross 
Which  helps  to  overcome  my  loss, 
But  move  along  without  remorse, 

And  sip  of  true  repentance, 
I  this  bearing  on  my  mind, 
Unto  my  Lead  to  be  resign 'd, 
And  every  word  they  give  I'll  mind, 
And  bathe  in  true  repent; 

4  I'll  keep  my  idle,  babbling  tongue 
Confin'd,  that  it  may  do  no  wrong, 
And  in  the  gospel  move  along, — 

Ever  blessing  true  repentai 


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Now  this  is  my  whole  heart's  desire, 
That  I  be  purg'd  with  holy  fire, 
For  this  I  know  God  doth  require, 

To  receive  his  gift  repentance. 

Come  holy  spirits  gather  nigh, 
For  this  is  my  most  suppliant  cry, 
That  this  bless'd  gift  may  not  pass  by 

Until  I  gain  repentance. 
O  Lord  extend  thy  helping  hand, 
To  help  me  rise  and  break  each  band, 
That  my  poor  soul  may  ever  stand, 

Wash'd  clean  by  true  repentance. 

Canterbury,  K.  H 

80. 

Fast  day. 

3   Lo  !  do  the  sons  of  pleasure  call 

Now  for  humiliation, 
Lest  God's  Almighty  judgments  fall 

Upon  a  guilty  nation. 
Humility  we  recommend, 

It  never  can  be  faulted  ; 
Destruction  has  to  be  the  end 

Of  all  the  high  exalted. 

2  While  the  benighted  souls  around 

Do  put  up  their  petition, 
Let  us  who  have  the  gospel  found, 

Come  forth  in  due  contrition; 
With  hearts  sincere  and  conscience  clear, 

All  evil  disinherit ; 
This  is  the  way  we  must  convene 

To  worship  God  in  spirit. 


109 

While  those  who  never  saw  the  light, 

Do  sigh  because  of  evil, 
Shall  we  be  flinching  in  the  fight, 

Who  see  and  know  the  devil  ? 
Nay,  never,  never  can  it  be  ; — 

Lord  save  us  now  before  thee  ; 
Shall  not  thy  people  all  be  free, 

To  praise  and  still  adore  thee  ? 

4  No  outward  form  or  heavy  groan 

Will  do  without  relentance  ; 
The  only  fast  that  God  will  own, 

Is  solid,  true  repentance  ; 
Then  let  us  pray,  O  let  us  pray, 

With  heart  and  soul  together  ) — 
O  Lord  protect  us  in  the  way, 

O  Wisdom  lead  us  hither  ; 

5  That  we,  who  having  eyes  to  see, 

May  not  by  self  be  blinded, 
Nor  deaf  our  ears,  nor  let  us  be 

Among  the  double  minded, 
Who  know  not  God,  nor  where  to  fly, 

But  feel  themselves  forsaken: — 
May  we  in  confidence  draw  nigh 

The  Mount  which  can't  be  shaken. 

South  Union,  A.  y 


81. 


Sure  Promise. 

)    My  soul  immortal  cannot  live 
On  gross  material  things, 


no 

And  all  the  wealth  this  world  can  give, 

No  lasting  comfort  brings  ; 
Then  let  me  labor  for  that  meat 

Which  ever  will  endure; 
That  food  which  saints  and  angels  eat, 

That  hidden  manna  pure. 

3  O  Father  give  me  daily  bread, 

And  wine  that's  ever  new; 
No  famine  then  I  need  to  dread, 

Or  what  my  foes  can  do. 
While  anxious  cares  of  earthly  toys, 

So  many  millions  wound, 
My  spirit  feasts  on  inward  joys 

And  pities  those  around. 

3  The  earth  is  promis'd  to  the  meek, 

Eternal  life  beside, 
if  heaven's  kingdom  they  would  seek, 

Their  Father  will  provide. 
He  feeds  the  ravens  when  they  cry, — - 

He  clothes  the  smiling  mead, 
And  will  he  not  my  wants  supply 

With  every  thing  I  need? 

4  O  then  let  nothing  rob  my  soul, 

Nor  any  doubts  prevail ; 
For  while  eternal  ages  roll, 

His  goodness  shall  not  fail. 
I  need  but  little  here  below, 

Have  little  time  to  learn  ; 
Then  O  that  world  to  which  I  go, 

Shall  be  my  great  concern. 

Pleasant  Hill,  Ky. 


Ill 

82. 

Praise  all  that  is  Praise-worthy* 

1  Praise  the  Lord  Q  my  brethren,  for  what  we  have  found  ; 
Praise  the  Lord  loving  sisters,  let  praises  resound  ; 

Praise  our  meek  and  lowly  Savior  and  our  ever  bless'd  Mother, 
Praise  to  all  our  holy  parents  and  sweet  praise  to  each  other. 

2  Praise  the  Lord,  alleluiah,  with  hands  and  with  tongue, 
On  earth  as  in  heaven  let  his  praises  be  sung  ; 

We'll  praise  him  in  the  dance,  and  we'll  praise  him  in  the  song, 
We'll  praise  him  for  his  1-o-v-e  as  we  journey  along. 

3  Praise  the  Lord  for  his  power  by  which  we're  made  strong, 
We'll  praise  holy  Wisdom  who  hath  help'd  us  along  * 
Praise,  praise  to  the  heavens  and  the  glorified  throng, 

Praise  to  Mother's  first-born  children  shall  give  grace  to  our  song. 

4  Praise  the  Lord  who  protects  us  from  all  that  is  wrong  ; 
Holy  honor  and  praises  to  him  do  belong  ; 

Praise  to  all  the  holy  prophets  who  long  time  for  us  did  pray, 
That  we  might  come  and  enter  this  beautiful  way. 

5  Let  not  our  hearts  be  dumb,  nor  our  lips  cease  to  sound 
Praise  and  holy  thanksgiving  for  what  we  have  found; 
But  let  all  strive  to  be  living  in  this  bright  gospel  dav, 
And  gather  in  harvest,  ce;xc  not  to  watch  and  pray. 

6  Praise  to  all  the  saints  in  Zion  who  kindly  took  us  in, 
And  make  us  freely  welcome  to  salvation  from   sin  ; 
Praise  to  those  awak'ning  spirits  who  will  gather  the  rest 
Beneath  God's  hand  of  mercy  to  his  haven  of  rest. 

7  Praise  all  that's  praise-worthy  on  this  holy  Ground, 

Praise  the  holy  Arch-angel  who  the  seventh  trump  does  sound, 


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Praise  the  holy  Anointed  and  Chosen  of  the  Lord, 

Let  our  works  be  our  praise,  and  with  holy  faith  accord. 

8  Praise  the  Lord  in  loud  accents  ye  aged  and  young, 
For  high  strains  of  glory  let  your  organs  be  strung; 
We  will  build  up  God's  order,  go  up,  possess  the  land, 
Amidst  Michael's  army  brave  soldiers  we  will  stand  ; 

9  We'll  fight  against  the  dragon  and  all  inward  foes, 
And  every  other  evil  that  would  our  march  oppose  ; 
We'll  overcome  the  world  as  our  Savior  overcame, 
With  him  to  gain  a  seat  and  with  him  to  have  a  name. 

10  To  reign  with  our  dear  Mother  all  trials  we'll  bear, 
For  in  no  other  way  can  we  e'er  her  glory  share  ; 
Then  strongly  united,  join'd  heart  and  hand,  press  on, 
To  that  glorious  mansion  where  bless'd  Mother  has  gone. 

11  For  the  honor  of  God  we  will  faithfully  stand, 

That  the  nations  may  know  we're  the  second  advent  band ; 
True  workers  with  him  from  henceforth  we  will  be, 
And  with  the  true  Chosen  of  Mother  Ann  Lee. 

Canterbury,  JV.  H. 


83. 


Little  Things. 

A  little  voice  is  heard  to  say, 
Come  follow  me,  this  is  the  way; 
My  little  flock  I  will  convey 

By  little  steps  advancing. 
'  Tis  Mother  bids  her  children  come, 
And  feeds  them  with  the  heavenly  crumb ; 
The  Father  greets  them  welcome  home 

With  music  and  with  dancing. 


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2  As  lovely  souls  in  order  move, 
We  will  our  talants  well  improve; 
This  brings  our  precious  Mother's  love 

Like  a  refreshing  shower. 
We  will  be  thankful  for  the  day 
That  we  can  put  all  sin  away, 
Have  little  gifts  and  simple  play, 

And  feel  salvation's  power. 

3  The  sacrifice  is,  offer  now, 

The  broken  heart,  the  solemn  vow, 
All  carnal  things  to  disallow 

And  labor  into  union. 
Great  rivers  flow  from  little  springs  ; 
Let  us  be  one  in  little  thing-, 
Keep  safely  under  Mother's  wings 

And  live  in  her  communion. 

New  Lebanon,  JV.    Y. 


84. 


Mother's  Faithful  Few. 

1  Adieu  to  the  fleeting  pleasures  of  time, 

I'm  bound  for  salvation,  for  treasures  pure  sublime  : 
All  earthly  enjoyments  I  freely  leave  below, — 
With  Mother's  faithful  few  heavenward  I  will  go. 

2  Though  clouds  of  thick  darkness  may  gather  around, 
Fierce  tempests  roll  over  and  high  waves  surround; — 
O'er  time's  troubl'd  ocean,  my  little  bark  I'll  row, 
With  Mother's  faithful  few  heavenward  I  will  go. 

3  There's  nothing  shall  hinder  or  stop  my  progress  there, 
Each  trial  and  affliction  I'll  cheerfuly  bear. 


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The  conquest  is  gain'd  through  sufferings  I  know, — 
With  Mother's  faithful  few  heavenward  I  will  go. 

J\rcw  Lebanon,  N.'Y. 


The  Best  Choice. 

1  O  ever  may  God's  holy  way  be  my  delight  and  joy, 
Throughout  my  days  his  name  to  praise,  be  all  my  soul's  employ  ; 
That  when  I've  done  with  things  of  time  and  I  am  called  home, 
I  may  rejoice  in  this  the  choice,  I've  made  while  I  am  young. 

2  All  earthly  joys  and  foolish  toys  I'll  banish  fir  from  me, 
And  daily  seek  a  spirit  meek  in  low  humility; 

That  I  in  love,  in  heaven  above,  may  dwell  with  saints  divine  ; 
In  worlds  of  bliss,  more  bright  than  this,  the  lowly  soul  shall  shine. 

3  Tho'  God  should  sweep  the  foaming  dcep&rend  from  pole  to  pole, 
This  spacious  earth  with  all  its  mirth,  be  steadfast  Omy  soul, 
For  I  do  find  the  low  in  mind  are  saved  by  God's  power, 

Tho'  judgments  ride  on  wind  &  tide  they're  safe  in  every  hour. 

4  Then  O  my  soul,  with  courage  bold,  embrace  this  blessed  way, 
With  heart  and  mind  I'll  be  resign'd,  and  in  the  gospel  stay. 
&  when  the  rod  which  is  from  God  does  scourge  my  soul  severe, 
I'll  bless  the  hand  and  firmly  stand,  tili  I  am  cleansed  here. 

5  O  Elders,  dear  your  love  sincere  I  earnestly  desire  ; 

O  may  it  roil  without  controll  and  my  poor  soul  inspire. 
To  follow  thee  in  honesty  and  walk  the  path  you've  trod, 
Winch  leads  aright  to  realms  of  light,  to  mansions  of  our  God. 

Watcrvliet,  JY.    Y. 


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86. 

The  Word  of  God. 

1   Far  through  all  distant  nations, 

Where  human  form  is  known  ; 
Far  through  those  foreign  stations, 

"Where  former  light  was  thrown  ; 
Far  round  the  coasts  of  ocean, 

Far  through  the  isles  of  sea 
That  stone  now  put  in  motion, 

"Says  God,"  they  all  shall  see. 

*-2  Attend  ye  seraphs  duly, 

In  order  he  prepar'd, 
While  T  anoint  you  truly, 

My  Holy  Roll  to  guard. 
Through  every  winding  passage 

Where  gorgon  imps  abound, 
Ye  shall  protect  my  message 

i\nd  spread  its  truths  aroi 

3  The  blind  and  famished  heathen 

Who  bows  to  gold  and  dust, 
Shall  hear  and  feel,  and  even 

In  me  shall  put  his  trust. 
I'll  turn  their  eyes  to  Zion, 

Their  tearful,  longing  eyes, 
And  show  them  Judah's  lion 

In  glory  as  he 

4  On  emp"rors,  kings  and  nobles, 

My  heavy  baud  .-hall  fall; 
I'll  fill  their  realms  with  troubles 
Till  they  obey  my  call, 


Though  clad  in  gold  and  scarlet, 
They  know  not  Israel's  God  ; 

But  with  old  Bab'lon's  harlot 
Have  drank  my  children's  blood. 

But  hark  !  hear  ye  my  warning, 

Zion  of  my  delight, 
For  while  to  thee  I'm  turning 

The  blind  who  seek  my  light, 
Ye  must  be  pure  and  holy, 

Ye  all  must  walk  upright, 
Ye  must  be  lowly,  lowly, 

Ye  must  be  clad  in  white. 


87. 


Solemn  Reflection. 

1  How  swiftly  time  rolls  on, 
My  soul  reflect  and  see, 

The  years  that's  past  and  gone 
Will  come  no  more  to  me. 
Then  O  my  soul,  awake, 
In  haste  thy  zeal  renew, 
For  sure  the  work  is  great 
Which  thou  art  call'd  to  do. 

2  The  wheels  of  time  revolve 
Without  the  least  delay; 
And  shortly  we'll  be  call'd 
To  leave  this  frame  of  clay. 


Enfield,  Jf.  H. 


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O  may  I  so  prepare, 

That  when  my  work  is  done, 
[  may  in  peace  repair 
To  my  eternal  home. 

The  things  of  time  wont  last, 
Terrestrial  joys  will  end 
And  leave  the  soul  at  last, 
Without  a  helping  friend. 
O  may  I  prize  my  day, 
And  give  my  life  to  God, 
While  on  this  earth  I  stay, 
Make  Zion  my  abode. 


Watervliet.  A\  1". 


88 

Humble  Petition. 

1  O  Lord,  to  thee  I  humbly  bow, 

And  seek  thy  love  and  grace, 
And  pray  that  thou  wouldst  hear  me  now, 

And  bless  me  in  my  race. 
I  have  begun  to  learn  thy  way 

And  live  as  thou  hast  taught  : 
To  put  all  evil  far  away, 

Nor  be  by  evil  caught. 

2  O  heavenly  Father  strengthen  me, 

My  duty  to  perform, 
That  I  may  ever  live  to  thee, 
Secure  from  every  harm. 


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Lord  bless  me  with  a  spirit  low, 
Meek,  simple,  undenTd  ; 

A  fervent  zeal  I  pray  bestow, 
Yet  keep  my  spirit  mild. 


Hancock.  Mass. 


89. 

Trump  of  God. 

1  Hark  ye  little  flock,  the  trumpet  sounds,  O  do  you  hear  ; 
Unto  your  heavenly  Father,  come  gather  near  : 

His  hand  shall  cover  you  o'er  when  mighty  judgments  roll, 
I  will  protect  my  chosen  "saith  the  Lord." 

2  Bow  before  the  throne,  ye  chosen  ones,  your  God  is  just, 
His  wrath  will  pass  you  over,  the  earth  he'll  curse  ; 

His  judgments  from  the  wicked  no  longer  he  will  stay, 
He  will  se  ren'  da  voo'  O  ren'  de  va'. 

3  Fear  before  the  Lord,  ye  mighty  ones,  on  earth  beneath, 
For  surely  God  Almighty  will  visit  you. 

His  day  of  visitation  no  mortal  clay  can  know, 

0  jah  hah'  ren  de  voo'  his  mighty  power. 

4  In  the  heavens  above  and  earth  beneath,  O  fear  his  name 
For  he  through  all  creation  will  surely  reign. 

1  am  a  holy  angel,  kalen'  des  va  Ion  voo', 
I  can'  dre  O  le  van'  his  will  to  do. 

5  Hearken  unto  me  ye  little  ones  within  the  fold, 
Your  holy,  holy  Mother  does  weep  for  you  ; 
For  lo  !  in  tribulation  she  left  you  for  a  time, 
And  said,  "O  do  be  true,  all  ye  who're  mine." 


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6  So  in  tribulation,  press  ye  on  through  trying  scenes, 
Within  tiiis  holy  Zion  be  pure  and  clean, 
And  God  will  truly  bless  you  in  that  eventful  day, 
When  nations  cry,  O  Lord  is  this  thy  way  ? 

New  Lebanon,  N.  Y . 

00. 

Impressions  while  at  the  Sacred  Fountain. 

PART  1. 

1  This  sacred  place  the  Lord  has  chosen, 

And  sanctified  the  same  ; 
For  thus  Jehovah's  mouth  has  spoken, 

"Lo  here  I  place  my  name. 
Here  also  I  have  plac'd  a  fountain, 

For  every  thirsty  soul, 
Which  flows  from  Wisdom's  Holy  Mountain, 

O  taste  the  living  Pool. 

2  My  covenant  I  here  have  given, 

As  on  Mount  Sinai's  top  ; 
lly  law's  the  same  in  earth  and  heaven, 
And  see  ye  break  it  not. 
word  on  tables  here  is  written  ; 
-    Let  all  who  hear  obey  ; 
For  with  a  curse  they  shall  be  smitten, 
scorn  my  holy  way. 

An  altar  likewise  I  have  given, 

fer  praise  and  prayer; 
And  as  your  gifts  ascend  to  heaven, 
Then  I  will  hear  yon  there. 

rite  soul  I  w  ill  replenish, 
h  sacred  gifts  divine  ; 


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Who  bring  me  off 'rings  without  blemish  ; 
All  such  I  own  as  mine. 

4  A  garden  of  celestial  flowers 

Surounds  my  fountain  here, 
Then  gather  from  the  heavenly  bowers, 

The  fruits  as  they  appear. 
I  wTill  display  my  holy  spirit 

On  aged  and  the  youth  ; 
My  gifts  and  power  they  shall  inherit, — 

"Thus  saith  the  God  of  truth." 

5  I  will  pour  out  my  burning  spirit 

Upon  the  souls  of  all, 
Without  respect  to  worldly  merit, 

For  all  shall  have  a  call. 
Thus  "saith  the  Lord,"  receive  my  blessing, 

Who  truly  are  prepar'd, 
Who  for  redemption  still  are  pressing  ; 

You'll  find  your  due  reward." 

PART  II. 

6  The  Lord  has  promis'd  here  to  meet  us, 

If  we  his  laws  obey, 
And  holy  Angels  they  will  greet  us, 

While  in  this  living  way. 
Then  let  us  offer  adoration, 

In  thanks  and  humble  prayer; 
That  as  we've  found  complete  salvation, 

Other  poor  souls  may  share. 

7  O  righteous  God  of  our  salvation, 

Grant  us  thy  power  divine ; 
We  want  no  greater  consolation, 
Than  know  that  we  are  thine. 


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O  Lord  we  covet  thy  protection, 

May  that  continue  still; 
And  may  we  live  in  due  subjection 

To  thy  revealed  will. 

8  This  day  is  burning  like  an  oven, 

The  greatest  heat  within  ; 
Unless  thy  spirit  Lord  shall  govern, 

The  world  must  sink  in  sin. 
O  may  this  work  of  renovation 

Consume  the  man  of  sin, 
And  cleanse  the  subjects  of  salvation 

From  all  that  is  unclean. 

9  Diffuse,  O  Lord,  thy  holy  fire, 

Our  souls  from  dross  refine  : 
Destroy  each  carnal  vain  desire. 

And  own  us  Lord,  as  thine. 
In  time  of  trial  and  temptation. 

Which  all  must  travel  through. 
Deliver  us  from  condemnatiou, 

Our  faith  and  zeal  renew. 

10  O  may  we  feel  thy  safe  protection. 
As  pilgrims  here  below  ; 
And  always  walk  by  thy  direction, 

Be  humble  meek  nnd  low. 
What  though  we  feel  sore  tribulation  ; 

'Tis  all  for  our  advance  ; 
And  while  'tis  mix'd  with  consolation. 
We'll  praise  thee  in  the  dance. 

Canterbury,  JV.  H 


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91. 

Earnest  Prayer. 

1  Almighty  God,  look  down  I  pray 

Upon  my  needy  soul, 
O  do  protect  me  night  and  day, 

While  dangers  round  me  roll, 
And  when  my  soul  is  call'd  to  bow 

Beneath  thy  scourging  hand, 
O  make  me  humble,  make  me  low, 

And  give  me  strength  to  stand. 

2  When  tribulation  fills  my  soul,. 

And  trials  bear  me  down  ; 
When  troubles  and  afflictions  roll, 

And  sorrows  do  surround  ; 
Protect  and  help  me  then  1  pray, 

And  keep  me  from  all  harm  ; 
Yea,  through  this  dark  and  trying  da) 

Support  me  with  thine  arm. 

3  Thy  ways  are  just,  O  righteous  God, 

Though  strange  they  may  appear  : 
'  Tis  right  for  me  to  feel  thy  rod, 

That  I  may  learn  to  fear. 
O  help  me  bow  unto  thy  will, 

And  lay  my  spirit  low, 
That  I  may  feel  thy  blessing  still, 

In  this  dark  vale  below. 

4  O  give  me  patience  to  endure 

The  trials  of  this  day, 
O  place  my  feet  both  firm  and  fauh 
In  thy  most  holy  way. 


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Let  me  nGt  flinch  nor  turn  a-ide 

In  tribulation's  hour, 
But  when  my  soul  is  deeply  tried, 

O  grant  thy  saving  power. 

o  Q  let  me  walk  the  vale  that's  low, 

Where  cleansing  waters  roll, 
Where  streams  of  true  repentance  flow 

To  purify  the  soul ; 
Lord  clothe  me  with  thy  holy  fear 

Where  ever  I  do  go, 
O  let  this  be  my  earnest  prayer 

While  I  remain  below. 


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Harvard,  Mass 


Heaven  upon  Earth. 

1  This  is  the  city  of  our  God, 
Established  by  his  blessed  word  ; 
Here  are  Mount  Zion's  blissful  plains, 
"  Tis  here  our  Lord  and  Savior  reigns. 
Here  is  the  blessed  heavenly  seat, 
Where  saints  and  angels  love  to  meet, 
Where  souls  in  purity  increase, 

And  walk  the  road  to  endless  peace. 

2  Why  was  I  called  to  this  place, 
And  made  partaker  of  such  grace  ; 
I  have  a  place  within  this  wall, 
Where  God  and  Christ  are  all  in  all  ; 
And  since  my  calling  is  divine, 

I  cannot  murmur  or  repine  ; 
Mj  bouI  is  bound,  I  will  obey 
My  calling  in  this  blessed  day. 


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3  Here  I  am  call'd  and  gather'd  ittf 
While  millions  live  and  die  in  sin  ;■ 
And  here  on  earth  I  find  a  heaven, 
And  share  the  peaceful  order  given. 
Come  brethren,  tune  your  notes  of  praiser 
And  sisters  your  shrill  voices  raise, 

And  join  with  saints  and  angels  too, 
For  Christ  has  come  to  reign  with  you- 

4  Our  Sovereign  does  not  place  delight 
In  words  of  power,  or  deeds  of  might  : 
But  his  delight  will  never  cease 
Where  peace  and  purity  increase. 

In  love  the  Father  has  design 'd 
A  free  salvation  to  mankind, 
And  with  his  love,  he  has  begun 
To  bless  the  labors  of  the  Son. 

5  This  free  salvation  we  have  found, 
Establish'd  here  on  Zion's  ground. 
The  same  salvation  all  may  find, 

'  Tis  offer'd  now  to  all  mankind ; 
Though  we  have  not  whereof  to  boast, 
5  Tis  God's  free  grace  lias  done  the  most 
For  we  were  like  all  other  men, 
Involv'd  in  darkness,  bound  in  sin. 

b  But  glory  be  to  God  above, 

Who  has  reveal'd  his  heavenly  love, 
And  sav'd  us  by  his  boundless  grace. 
And  call'd  us  to  this  happy  place ; 
To  thee  my  soul,  the  gift  belongs, 
To  shout  the  praise  in  Zion's  songs. 


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And  all  eternity  shall  ring 

With  praises  to  our  heavenly  King. 


93. 


Lovely  Virgins* 

1  Come  lovely  virgins  now  arise, 
Prepare  your  lamps  with  oil  secure  : 
Be  honest,  faithful,  firm  and  wise, 
Like  valiant  soldiers  to  endure. 

We  all  must  mount  the  foaming  deep 
Where  billows  never  cease  to  roll, 
But  all  who  Zion's  course  will  keep, 
The  waves  and  winds  shall  yet  control. 

2  Our  trials  they  will  soon  be  o'er, 
The  wheels  of  time  so  swiftly  play  ; 
They  soon  will  land  us  on  that  shore 
Where  every  tear  is  wip'd  away. 
All  earthly  joys  we  leave  behind, 
And  bid  the  world  a  long  farewell : 
We  look  beyond  the  scenes  of  time, 
With  happy  spirits  soon  to  dwell. 

3  though  dark'ning  clouds  are  gathering  round. 
And  deathly  features  do  appear, 

The  valiant  soul  on  Zion's  ground, 
The  gathering  storms  will  never  fear. 
For  such  will  rise  on  Angel's  wings, 
When  time  shall  roll,  and  roll  away  ; 
And  earthly  joys  and  earthly  things 
Are  sunk  in  silence,  and  decay. 

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94. 

Repentance, 

i    Come  list  ye  round  my  border, 

Attend  and  hear  my  voice ; 
Ye  of  my  chosen  order 

Are  call'd  to  make  your  choice, 
My  angels  of  repentance, 

Most  mighty,  just  and  true, 
Of  life  or  death  my  sentence 

Will  now  pronounce  on  you. 

2  My  ground  no  more  is  trodden 

In  peace  by  stalking  pride, 
The  filthiness  of  Sodom 

No  longer  shall  abide. 
I'll  stir  you  from  the  bottom, 

That  ye  may  feel  with  painy 
Of  sin  the  smallest  atom 

Which  your  poor  souls  contain. 

3  The  stench  of  }-our  uncleanness, 

Comes  up  before  my  throne, 
With  fumes  of  stinking  meanness, 

Which  make  my  angels  mourn. 
But  ye  shall  wash  you  garments 

With  gushing  floods  of  tears. 
And  expiate  your  torments 

With  mournful  bitter  cries. 

4  Remember  what  my  word  is, 

For  now  it  comes  afresh  j 


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The  grave  shaii  have  your  bodies, 
And  worms  shall  eat  your  flesh  ; 

But  that  bright  soul  immortal, 
With  tears  ye  may  prepare 

To  enter  heaven's  portals 
And  reign  in  glory  there. 


Enfield, 


95. 


Angel  s  Praise. 

1  If  angels  sung  praises  when  Jesus  was  born, 

And  brought  the  glad  tidings  to  man  ; 
In  commemoration  of  that  blessed  morn. 
This  day  we  will  praise  him  again. 

2  If  Got!  in  bright  angels  approached  so  near 
The  shepherds,  in  the  open  field, 

What  transcendent  glory  this  day  must  appear 
To  thousands  in  whom  he's  reveal'd. 

3  If  wise  men  and  shepherds  were  led  by  a  star. 
To  find  the  young  offspring  of  light, 

This  acceded  that  twilight  so  far, — 

It  g  y  day  and  by  night. 

4  If  heaven  show'd  wonders,  if  planets  did  move, 
To  witness  the  young  Savior's  birth, 

This  day  lias  brought  double  the  token  to  prove 
His  <coond  appearance  on  earth. 

5  If  prophets  predicted  a  Son  should  be  given, 
And  he  to  a  Father  should  rise, 

The  prophets,  the  order  of  nature  and  heaven. 
Declare  there's  a  Mother  likewise. 


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6  Who  then  can  keep  christmas  ?  let  reason  decide  ; 
Sure,  those  who  acknowledge  the  Son, 

And  likewise  confess  both  the  Bridegroom  and  Bride, 
As  Father  and  Mother  are  one. 

7  So  while  we're  concluding  our  new  christmas  song, 
We're  confident  this  is  the  sum  ; 

That  though  the  good  Bridegroom  did  tarry  so  long, 
The  day  of  his  marriage  is  come. 

8  While  antichrist's  millions  are  daubing  the  earth 
With  pompous  oration  and  prayer, 

Let  us  with  good  conscience  and  innocent  mirth, 
The  Lamb  and  his  marriage  declare. 

Canterbury,  JV.  H. 

96. 

Grateful  Thanks. 

1  Lord,  we  now  appear  before  thee 
And  return  our  grateful  thanks  ; 
For  thy  mercies  we  adore  thee 
While  we  join  the  solemn  ranks ; 
By  thy  power  we've  been  protected, 
Now  our  souls  to  thee  we  raise ; 
May  our  off 'rings  be  accepted 
While  thy  holy  name  we  praise. 

2  May  thy  heavenly  love  and  blessing, 
On  thy  people  ever  rest; 

May  we  daily  be  progressing 
In  the  work  of  righteousness. 
When  we  walk  in  tribulation, 
Still  our  confidence  we  place 


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In  the  rock  of  our  salvation, 
Here  in  safety  we  can  rest. 

3  Here  in  true  humiliation 
We  can  feel  our  spirits  bend, 
And  divine  and  pure  sensations 
Freely  to  our  God  ascend. 
Sweet  repentance  like  a  shower, 
With  the  word  of  God  does  flow  ; 
And  its  holy  cleansing  power 
Every  faithful  soul  does  know: 

4  This  will  join  our  souls  together 
In  the  Jiving  work  of  God  ; 

This  will  make  us  love  each  other 
While  we  walk  the  heavenly  road. 
All  united  to  our  Mother, 
Here  in  union  we  can  stand, 
For  to  love  and  bless  each  other 
Is  our  Father's  great  command. 

New  Lf'btraon,  JV.   Y . 

97. 

City  of  Zion. 

1    Zion,  O  thou  lovely  city, 

Nothing  can  with  thee  compare  ; 
Thy  walls  are  rais'd  in  glorious  beauty, 
And  are  lovely,  pure  and  fair; 
Here  thy  streets  with  gold  are  paved. 
And  thy  gates  of  pearl  are  wrought ; 
Come  all  ye  who  would  be  saved, 
All  ye  who  the  truth  have  sought. 


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2  Here  the  door  is  wide  extended, 
Come  and  walk  the  narrow  way  ; 
Here  John's  prophecies  are  ended, 
Lo  !  this  is  the  promis'  d  day  ; 
Zion's  walls  are  fortified, 

Holy  angels  hover  round, 
Blessed  watchmen  here  are  placed 
To  protect  this  holy  ground. 

3  And  no  unclean  thing  shall  enter, 
Neither  prowling  beasts  of  prey  ; 
But  the  honest,  pure  and  holy, 
Here  can  walk  in  open  day  ; 
Light  eternal  here  is  beaming, 
Which  forever  will  increase; 
Here  the  temple  of  the  Savior 
Doth  exist  in  love  and  peace. 

4  From  the  throne  of  the  Almighty, 
Doth  proceed  a  living  stream  ; 
All  who  hunger  for  salvation, 
Here  may  wash  and  be  made  clean  ; 
On  each  side  of  this  pure  river, 

Do  the  trees  of  life  abound , 
Bending  low  with  fruit  most  precious, 
And  its  virtues  we  have  found  ; 

5  Which  is  life  and  full  salvation, 
Unto  all  who  keep  down  low, 

And  the  leaves  will  heal  the  nations, 
Unto  whom  God's  trumpet  blows. 


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Blessed  are  the  meek  and  lowly, 
Those  who  will  their  sins  forsake  ; 
Such  Jerusalem  may  enter, 
And  by  force  the  kingdom  take. 

6  All  without  this  habitation, 
Is  contention,  fraud  and  strife  ; 
Happy  souls  are  here  united, 
Eating  from  the  tree  of  life  ; 
Now  with  joy  and  true  thanksgiving 
We  will  sing  eternal  praise, 
To  the  rock  of  our  salvation, 
That  we  live  in  tiiese  bright  d 

Water* 

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Bright  Star. 

1  Star  of  everlasting  brightness, 
Thy  pure  rays  our  souls  have  seen  ; 
Sure  thou  art  the  p 

Of  the  everlasting  Queen. 
Thou  hast  led  us  out  of  darke 
Taught  us  how  our  God  to  fear, 
How  to  love  our  holy  Mother, 
How  our  S  i\  i<  r  to  revere. 

2  Holy,  holy,  heavenly   Parents, 

thy  Daughter  do  adore  ; 
While  we  sing  aloud  her 
We  her  b  »re. 

W     rejoice  in  songs  of  glee: 
Fur  the  way  that  31  other's  pav'd  : 


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And  this  day  we  feel  no  sadness, 
For  our  souls  are  truly  sav'd. 

3  Now  we  give  our  thanks  to  Mother, 
Father  William,  Father  James; 
Lovely  way,  we  want  no  other, 
Your  pure  love  our  souls  inflame. 
Mother,  we  do  love  to  bless  thee, 
Love  to  hear  the  lovely  names 
Of  our  lovely,  precious  Mother, 
Father  William,  Father  James. 

Hancock ,  Mass. 

A  Suppliant1  s  Prayer. 

1  O  thou  God  of  my  salvation, 

Poor  and  needy  I  do  fee] ; 
Help,  O  help  me  I  beseech  thee, 

Fill  my  soul  with  heavenly  zeal  ; 
For  Fm  on  a  dangerous  journey, 

Foaming  billows  round  me  roll, 
Holy  angels  guide  my  spirit, 

Do  protect  my  needy  soul.  Poland,  Me. 

2  Of  thy  strength  most  holy  Father, 

1  do  crave  a  greater  share, 
That  through  time  I  may  be  able 

Every  cross  with  patience  bear. 
And  for  wisdom  I  will  labor, 

To  direct  me  on  my  way  ; 
May  I  never  faint  nor  falter 

While  upon  this  earth  I  stay. 


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3  To  the  Lord  in  due  contrition 

May  my  humble  prayer  ascend  ; 
Hear,  O  hear  this  my  petition, — 

With  thy  blessing  do  befriend, 
Shield  my  soul  from  nature's  darkm  - 

And  from  every  thing  that's  vain  ; 
I  will  travel  on  in  meekness, 

Full  redemption  to  obtain. 

4  In  the  cross  of  self-denial, 

In  the  path  of  perfect  peace, 
Lei  my  spirit  ne'er  be  hinder'd 

Till  I  gain  a  full  increase. 
With  this  treasure  bright,  unspotted. 

I  will  journey  through  this  vale, 
Till  I  reach  that  blessed  mansion 

Whf-re  rich  treasures  never  fail. 

5  Lord  extend  to  me  thy  mercy, 

And  thy  safe  protecting  hand, 

That  my  bark  may  brave  all  ten. 

\  -  I  sail  for  Canaan's  land  ; 
There  in  raptures  loud,  eternal, 

Mother's  praise  in  love  I'll  sound. 
Thankful  that  I'm  call'd  and  gather' d 
To  her  fold  where  joys  abound. 

,  A*,  fl 

ioo. 

Gospel  Beauty. 

1    When  I  survey  all  things  below, 
And  turn  unto  the  spirit, 


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Some  pretty  feelings  gently  flow, 

xAnd  tell  me  this  inherit. 
All  other  Measures  feel  like  dross 

Unto  each  kind  sensation, 
And  so  T  mean  to  hear  my  cross 

In  the  regeneration. 

2  The  gospel  gives  my  soul  a  heme 

In  Zion's  holy  mountain, 
Where  blessed  virgins  love  to  come 

And  taste  th«o  living  fountain. 
O  how  I  love  this  sweet  employ 

Which  I  am  here  possessing, 
With  songs  of  everlasting  joy, 

To  sound  each  lovely  blessing. 

*>  I  love  my  call  exceeding  well, 

Into  the  new  creation  ; 
And  here  I  ever  mean  to  dwell 

With  all  my  dear  relation. 
Sweet  peace  is  flowing  through  my  breast, 

To  feel  this  good  communion  ; 
And  in  this  happy  place  of  rest 

I  have  a  gospel  union. 

4  Repentance  fills  my  broken  heart, — 

O  how  I  love  this  treasure; 
Unto  its  blessing  I'll  resort, 

And  find  the  sweetest  pleasure  ; 
With  lasting  joys  it  crowns  my  head, 

And  feeds  my  soul  in  duty; 
I3y  thankfulness  I  will  be  led, 

And  serve  the  Lord  with  beautv. 


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Good  Resolution. 

1    To  sin  and  temptation  J  never  will  yield, 
With  Mother  I'll  conquer  and  r   : 
Press  on  for  th  n,  with  fait! 

A  crown  of  salvation  to  gain. 
In  times  of  affliction,  I"! I 
AH  evil  to  conquer  and  si 
When  pure  love  is  flowing  my  strength  I 
Grow  better  as  time  rolls  away. 

2  My  proud  haughty  nature,  I'll  trample  it  d 
The  gospel  my  life  shall  control  ; 

I'll  break  every  band  where  my  spin: 
That  virtue  may  reign  in  my  soul. 
My  God  and  protector,  O  grant  a  sup] 
Of  I  iirit  and  pov 

felt  repenta  nestly  cry. 

0  may  it  come  down  like 

3  O  my  blessed  Mother  in  heaven,  I  pi 
Thy  blessing  I  earnestly  seek, 

night  to  pr<  .  to  guard  me 

And  make  me  more  simple  and  meek. 

rial  salvation  is  all  I  desire, 
A  meek,  quiet  spirit  with] 

1  long  to  be  fill'd  with  that  bright  g 

burns  up  the  nature  of  sin. 

4  I'm  thankful  to  heaven  for  my  precious  : 

The  prize  of  the  gospel  I  - 
Here  I  can  rejoice  o'er  the  pow< 
From  sin  can  live  perfectly  free. 


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To  God  I  will  bow  in  the  morning  of  youth, 
And  keep  myself  holy  and  pure; 
And  thus  by  the  life-giving  spirit  of  truth, 
A  treasure  in  heaven  secure. 

Harvard,  Mass. 

101. 

Bright  and  Happy  Land. 

1  Lord  in  thy  tender  mercy,  do  hear  my  humble  cry, 

0  strengthen  and  befriend  me  when  dangers  are  nigh. 

Chorus. 

Protect  me  I  pray  thee  and  lead  me  safely  on, 

To  that  bright  and  happy  land  where  my  blessed  Savior's  gone 

2  When  heavy  tribulation  shall  weigh  my  spirit  down, 
And  floods  of  grief  and  sorrow  on  every  hand  surround. 
Protect  me  I  pray  &c. 

3  When  thro'  the  clouds  of  darkness  no  cheering  ray  I  sec, 

1  cast  my  eye  to  heaven  and  look  for  help  from  thee. 
Protect  me  I  pray  &c. 

4  And  when  the  time  arrives  for  my  soul  to  leave  this  clay, 
And  soar  away  to  mansions  of  everlasting  day- 
Protect  me  I  pray  &c. 

Watervliet,  JV\  Y. 

102. 

True  Salvation 

l   O  all  that  want  salvation,  hear  what  Jehovah  saith, 

The  Lamb  whom  I've  prepared  demands  your  living  faith 
Behold  he  is  appointed  my  counsel  to  obey, 
And  by  his  true  obedience  to  take  all  sin  away. 


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2  The  lovely  voice  of  wisdom  sounds  from  the  Father?  side, 
Behold  the  Lamb's  companion,  the  everlasting  Bride. 

I've  sent  her  in  my  spirit  to  show  to  man  hie  loss, 
And  teach  him  6elf-denial,  and  how  to  bear  his  cross. 

3  Come  every  child  of  wisdom,  your  Mother  now  behold, 
The  myst'ry  of  redemption,  I've  sent  her  to  unfold, 
With  her  eternal  headship,  forever  to  unite, 

And  open  a  pure  fountain,  to  wash  you  clean  and  white. 

4  Now  from  the  heavens  of  heavens  their  voice  doth  jointly  cry 
We've  set  you  an  example,  yourselves  you  must  deny; 
Our  footsteps  you  must  follow  though  hot  as  burning  coals 
Or  never  find  salvation  or  rest  unto  your  souls 

5  For  lo  God's  indignation  has  now  begun  to  burn, 

His  fury  meets  all  nations  while  every  way  they  turn  ; 
His  wrath  is  on  their  armies  and  their  unrighteous  laws. 
To  clear  the  way  for  Zion  and  to  build  up  her  cause. 

6  Behold  the  judge  is  seated,  the  books  are  open:d  wide, 
And  heaven  and  hell  are  waiting  to  have  a  fair  divide  ; 
For  man  must  be  immortal  to  dwell  with  God  on  hign, 
Or  sink  beneath  hie  vengeance  where  he  can  never  die. 

7  Then  hearken,  O  ye  children,  to  what  your  Mother  says, 
Forsake  the  path  of  folly  and  learn  her  lovely  ways  ; 
She  is  the  perfect  brightness  of  the  eternal  light, 
Where  power  and  spotless  glory  and  goodness  do  unite. 

8  The  sun  is  not  so  lovely  unto  our  nat'ral  eyes 

As  that  eternal  wisdom  which  makes  the  simple  wise, 
And  while  her  faithful  children  like  stars  of  light  do  move. 
She  kindly  sheds  upon  them  her  everlasting  lore. 


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9  She  is  God's  holy  temple  which  he  will  not  forsake, 
And  lo  her  deep  foundation  no  power  can  ever  shake  ; 
Then  let  us  cleave  to  Mother,  she  is  our  precious  lead. 
And  Father  sure  will  help  her  in  every  time  of  need. 

103. 

Inward  Work. 

1  Come  holy  muses  from  above, 

Descend  and  rest  on  me  ; 
O  fill  my  soul  with  holy  love 

While  I'm  at  work  for  thee. 
May  wisdom  guide  me  every  thought, 

Harsh  words  and  actions  cease, 
Till  by  repentance  I  am  brought 

To  see  my  stupid  ease. 

2  Tviav  tribulation  fill  my  souJ 

And  all  my  sense  employ  ; 
In  gospel  order  make  me  whole. 

That  ease  may  not  decoy. 
May  every  breath  be  drawn  in  prayer 

To  him  who  reigns  above, 
That  holy  spirits,  here  or  there, 

May  fill  my  soul  with  love, 

3  A  love  for  every  gospel  grace, 

A  hatred  to  all  evil ; 
When  lightness  stares  me  in  the  fane 

O  make  my  spirit  careful  ; 
To  shun  it  as  a  deadly  foe 

And  keep  it  under  foot, 
That  I  may  in  submission  go, 

And  kill  it  branch  and  root. 


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4  I  want  to  keep  a  spirit  meek, 

Fill'd  full  with  condescension  ; 
And  every  gospel  virtue  seek, 

That  shields  me  from  contention. 
I  want  to  live  in  love  with  all, 

Make  peace  my  constant  theme  : 
Obey  my  blessed  heavenly  call, 

This  will  my  soul  redeem. 

5  This  full  redemption  none  can  feel 

Except  those  who  do  right, 
Who  bless  this  thought,  "  I  will  do  well." 

Make  God's  will  their  delight. 
O  may  this  be  my  constant  thought. 

To  serve  God  out  of  love  ; 
To  do  as  by  my  Elders  taught, 

Move  on  to  worlds  above. 

Canterbury,  JV*.   h 

104. 

The  Saints'  Prayer. 

1  The  blooming  buds  on  Zion's  soil, 

How  beautiful  they  are  ! 
O  may  they  in  Christ's  vineyard  toil 

For  heavenly  blessings  rare  ; 
O  may  their  minus  while  young  in  years 

Be  truly  bent  aright, 
That  they  may  learn  the  Lord  to  fear, 

And  serve  him  with  delight. 

2  O  may  their  feet  be  planted  firm 

Upon  the  solid  rock, 


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Which  tempests  cannot  overturn. 

Or  even  give  a  shock  ; 
O  may  they  in  their  youthful  days 

Their  minds  to  virtue  give, 
Q,uit  all  their  darling  idle  ways, 

And  in  obedience  live, 

3  For  them  I  do  sincerely  pray, 

That  they  may  e'er  abide 
Within  God's  pure  and  holy  way. 

What  e'er  may  them  betide 
O  may  they  not  be  led  astray 

By  youth's  enticing  charms, 
But  learn  to  watch  and  also  pray, 

That  they  be  sav'd  from  harm 

4  May  purity  their  souls  possess, 

Be  innocence  their  guide, 
That  from  the  path  of  righteousness 

Their  feet  may  never  slide. 
O  meekness  do  possess  their  souls, — 

Humility  and  peace, 
Do  all  their  thoughts  and  words  contro 

That  they  may  still  increase . 

5  O  Wisdom,  be  their  constant  stay, 

And  cause  their  feet  to  go 
Within  thy  pure  and  holy  way, 

While  they  sojourn  below 
O  holy  Angels,  do  protect 

The  lambs  of  Mother's  fold, 
And  let  their  walk  be  circumspect 

Eternal  life  to  hold 


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<6  0  lovely  youth,  do  lend  an  ear, 
And  listen  ye  with  care, 
God's  order  through  your  Lead  revere, 

And  learn  the  cross  to  bear  ; 
Then  thankful  you  will  ever  be, 

That  you  have  kept  the  way 
Of  righteousness  and  purity, 
And  from  it  did  not  stray. 

Canterbury.  JV 

105. 

Ziorts  Course. 

1  Come  lovely  virgins  now  arise, 
Prepare  your  lamps  with  oil  secure  ; 
Be  honest,  faithful,  firm  and  wise, 
Like  valiant  soldiers  to  endure. 

We  all  must  mount  the  foaming  deep, 
Where  billows  never  cease  to  roll, 
But  all  who  Zion's  course  will  keep, 
The  waves  and  winds  shall  yet  control. 

2  Our  trials  here  will  soon  be  o'er,  , 
The  wheels  of  time  so  swiftly  play  ; 

It  soon  will  land  us  on  that  shore 
Where  every  tear  is  wip'd  away. 
All  earthly  joys  we  leave  behind, 
And  bid  the  world  a  long  farewell ; 
We  look  beyond  the  scenes  of  time, 
WTith  Angel  spirits  soon  to  dwell. 

3  The  darken'd  clouds  are  gathering  round 
And  deathly  features  now  appear; 


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The  valiant  soul  on  Zion's  ground, 
The  gath'ring  storms  will  never  fear; 
For  such  shall  rise  on  Angel's  wings, 
When  time  shall  roll  and  roll  away, 
And  earthly  joys  and  earthly  things 
Are  sunk  in  silence  and  decay. 

Hancock,  Mass 

106. 

Be  Lowly  and  Thankful. 

1  O  how  your  hearts,  ye  little  ones, 
To  God  in  thankfulness  and  prayer, 
That  when  his  wrath  and  judgment  comes. 
His  love  and  blessing  you  may  share ; 
Yea,  bow  your  souls  and  thankful  be 

To  God,  who  rules  in  heaven  above, 
That  you're  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
And  share  in  his  eternal  love. 

2  Yea,  bow  in  solemn  thanks  and  praise, 
For  countless  blessings  he  has  given  ; 
With  gratitude  your  voices  raise, 
Praise  and  adore  the  God  of  Heaven, 
Bow  low  to  God  and  praise  his  name, 
O  bow  to  Christ  and  Mother  Ann, 
Proclaim  their  works  and  sound  their  fame 
Throughout  the  earth  to  fallen  man. 

3  Bow  low,  ye  little  ones,  and  say, 

"  Thy  will  be  done  O  Lord,"  not  mine ; 
Bow  low,  walk  humble,  watch  and  pray, 
And  when  you've  done  with  things  of  time, 


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Your  souls  shall  dwell  in  mansions  fair, 
In  realms  of    everlasting  joy, 
And  join  with  saints  and  Angels  there, 
In  songs  divine  your  tongues  employ. 

Canterbury,  JV.  H 

107. 

Angels'  Invitation. 

1  The  angels  are  sounding  on  their  golden  trumpet^ 
They  sound  and  resound  from  the  heavens  above  ; 
Inviting  ail  nations,  all  kindreds  and  people, 

To  come,  come  to  Zion  and  wander  no  more. 

2  The  trumpets  are  sounding  the  dead  to  awaken, 
Awake  and  arise  from  your  slumbers  and  come  ; 
O  come  all  ye  weary,  forlorn  and  forsaken, 
The  Lord  has  prepar'd  for  his  people  a  home. 

3  O  come  to  the  city  of  the  New  Jerusalem, 
The  bright  shining  city  of  God  and  the  Lamb; 
Where  saints  and  Arch-angels  and  glorified  spirits 
Are  now  sounding  praises  to  the  Great  I  AM. 

4  Jehovah,  we  praise  thee  with  joy  overflowing; 
The  light  of  thy  glory  is  shining  around  ; 
Surrounding  thy  throne  are  thy  bright  armies  glowing. 
While  Zion's  preparing  her  trumpets  to  sound. 

5  Lo  !  when  she  ariseth  with  strength  as  a  lion, 
And  thousands  of  angels  with  her  shall  go  forth  ; 
Then  many  shall  flock  to  the  standard  of  Zion, 

While  God's  solemn  warnings  shall  roll  through  the  earth. 

(')  The  Lord  will  be  fear'd  as  our  God  and  Creator, 
And  thousands  and  thousands  shall  listen  with  awe  ; 


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Their  eye  shall  be  turn'd  to  the  great  Mediator, 
When  God  sendeth  forth  from  Jerusalem  his  law. 

7  Then  peace,  love  and  joy  like  the  dews  of  the  morning, 
Shall  fill  every  mountain  and  valley  and  plain  ; 

O  happy  are  they  who  accept  of  the  warning, — 
For  as  in  the  hollow  of  his  hand  they  remain. 

8  The  meek  and  the  lowly  shall  share  in  his  pity, 
His  blessings  shall  fill  them  with  undying  joy  ; 
To  them  he  will  open  the  bright  golden  city, 
Where  anthems  of  praises  her  millions  employ. 

Union  Village,  Ohio. 

108. 

Surpassing  Beauty. 

1  How  pleasant  the  mansions  writhin  Zion's  borders  ! 
How  pure  the  relation  her  children  do  hold  ! 

So  closely  united  by  keeping  her  orders, 

While  walking  her  streets  pav'd  with  purest  of  gold. 

No  king  in  his  palace,  all  deck'd  in  rich  costume, 

No  baron  or  emperor,  princess  or  queen, 

Could  equal  the  glory  or  show  forth  the  beauty, 

In  which  Mother's  true  sons  and  daughters  are  seen. 

2  O  Zion  !  thy  beauty  surpasses  recounting,    -. 
Thy  gardens  and  vineyards,  how  lovely  and  fair  ! 

Thy  sweet  smelling  meadows  and  pure  crystal  fountains, 
Where  thy  lovely  children  in  pleasure  repair, 
To  drink  of  thy  waters  so  pure  and  refreshing, 
And  gather  the  dew-drops  on  thy  vintage  found, 
Brings  sweet  consolation  and  heavenly  blessing, 
While  seraphs  and  angels  are  gathering  around. 


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3  Descend  ye  pure  spirits  from  heaven's  fair  regions, 
Come  dwell  with  the  righteous  in  Zion  below, 

And  saints  of  bright  Wisdom,  in  songs  of  thanksgiving. 
Rpjoice  ye,  while  loudly  the  trumpets  do  blow  ; 
Ye  birds  of  the  forest,  with  music  enchanting, 
Come  tune  up  your  voices,  sing  praises  to  God, 
While  rivers  of  comfort  roll  on  from  the  mountain, 
And  oceans  of  love  from  that  sacred  abode. 

4  Thanks  be  to  kind  heaven  for  blessings  unnumbered 
Which  we  are  enjoying  in  this  latter  day; 

O  Zion  !  blest  harbor  !    where  peace  and  contentment 
Abound,  and  all  evil  does  vanish  away. 
Rejoice  ye  cross  bearers,  a  crown  ever  glorious, 
In  the  heaven  of  love  is  prepared  for  you  ; 
The  faithful  in  duty  will  come  off  victorious, 
Rejoicing  in  praises  and  songs  ever  new. 

Canterbury,  A*.  //. 


109. 


Heavenly  City. 

1  Lo  Christ  has  appear'din  bright  glory  divine, 

To  establish  his  kingdom  on  earth  ; 
The  heavenly  city  with  beauty  doth  shine, 

'  Tis  fill'd  with  thanksgiving  and  mirth. 
The  seventh  loud  trumpet  the  angel  doth  sound, 

The  dead  from  their  slumbers  awake  ; 
While  the  bright  throne  of  God  all  the  saints  do  surround, 

The  earth  and  the  heavens  do  shake. 

2  All  souls  must  appear  at  the  great  judgment  seat, 

The  sea  shall  now  give  up  her  dead  ; 


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The  justice  of  heaven  the  wicked  must  meet, 

Wherever  for  refuge  they've  fled. 
For  thy  righteous  Savior  the  work  has  begun, 

The  power  of  death  to  subdue  ; 
The  myst'ry  of  God  will  be  finish'd  and  done, 

And  all  things  created  anew. 

New  Lebanon ,  JV.  V. 


110. 


Earnest  Petition. 

1  O  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  before  thee  we  appear, 
To  offer  our  petition  with  reverence  and  fear. 

Do  hear  our  supplication  and  grant  to  us  our  prayer; 
May  every  humble  seeker  in  thy  salvation  share. 

2  For  souls  now  bound  in  darkness,  O  Lord,  I  pray  to  thee,— 
Extend  to  them  thy  mercy  and  set  their  spirits  free. 

May  heralds  of  thy  gospel,  proclaim  thy  word  abroad, 
Till  every  tongue  and  nation  shall  know  that  thou  art  God. 

3  In  this  last  dispensation,  may  souls  awake  and  hear 
The  sound  of  free  salvation,  to  all  both  far  and  near. 
May  they  as  little  children  receive  the  second  birth, 

And  bow  unto  thine  order  which  thou  hast  plac'd  on  earth. 

4  O  Lord,  do  clothe  thy  children  with  charity  and  love, 
May  they  possess  that  wisdom  which  cometh  from  above  ; 
May  all  now  be  prepared  and  ready  to  receive, 

The  heavy  laden  sinner  who  will  thy  word  believe. 

Shirley,  Mass. 


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111. 

The  Morning  Sun. 

1  Now  we  see  the  morning  sun, 
Heaven's  glory  is  begun  ; 

Truth  and  righteousness  do  reign, 
Why  should  mortal  man  complain  ? 
Pure  and  clear  is  made  the  way, 
All  may  work  for  now  'tis  day. 

2  Shining  hosts  are  on  our  side, 
Heaven's  door  is  open  wide  ! 
We  may  rise  from  every  loss, 
Bearing  up  a  solid  cross, 

In  this  bright  and  shining  way, 
If  we'll  work  while  it  is  day. 

3  We  may  gain  our  life,  our  all, 
Far  above  old  nature's  fall: — 
Clear  of  every  spot  or  stain. 
With  the  saints  in  glory  reign, 
Where  all  heaven  seems  to  say, 
-4  Work  ye  now  while  it  is  day." 

4  Prove  the  gospel,  make  it  vours, 
Which  eternal  life  insures: — 
Leave  all  earthly  ties  behind, 

•Shake  yourselves  of  what  would  bind, 
Come,  O  come  without  delay, 
Work,  O  work  while  it  is  da  v. 

5  Sure  it  is  the  harvest  time, — 
Heavenly  fruits  are  in  their  prime, — 


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Gifts  and  graces  flowing  free, 
In  this  glorious  Jubilee;  — 
Gather  now  a  store, — we  may, 
If  we'll  work  while  it  is  day. 

6  True  obedience  is  the  track, — 
Never  let  our  hands  be  slack, 
Patting  down  the  evil  tree, 
Digging  deep  that  we  may  see 
•  How  to  put  all  self  away — 

Here's  the  work  of  this  great  day. 

South  Union,  Ky. 

112. 

Remembrance  of  Mother. 

1  O  Mother,  my  parent,  extend  me  thy  arm, 

As  I  in  thy  foot-steps  proceed, 
And  shield  my  poor  soul  from  all  dangers  which  harm, 

Or  my  daily  progress  impede. 
Thy  love  is  my  refuge,  protection  and  stay, 

Most  highly  the  same  I  will  prize  ; 
And  while  on  the  earth,  I'll  abide  in  this  way, 

Thus  reap  the  reward  of  the  wise. 

2  How  great  is  the  treasure  thy  spirit  did  bring 

To  save  my  poor  soul  from  the  fall ; — 
The  song  of  redemption  forever  I'll  sing, 

And  honor  my  heavenly  call. 
Thy  praise  I  will  sound  to  the  ends  of  the  earth, 

And  nations,  both  foreign  and  near, 
May  come  if  they  will  and  respond  in  the  mirth, 

And  of  thy  sweet  innocence  hear. 


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3  In  love  I'll  unite  as  I  echo  the  sound,— 

And  join  in  the  song  and  the  dance  ; 
For  blessings  unnumber'd  my  spirit  has  found, 

As  I  towards  heaven  advance. 
No  transient  allurements,  though  sparkling  they  seem, 

Snail  hinder  my  soul  in  this  day  ; 
I'll  shun  them  at  once  as  a  phantom  or  dream, 

And  zealously  walk  the  straight  way. 

4  The  cross  is  my  pleasure,  in  it  I'll  abide, — 

No  more  will  I  wander  in  sin, 
But  in  the  true  wisdom  of  Mother  confide, 

A  mansion  in  heaven  to  win, 
Tii ere  I  in  the  spirit  with  saints  can  rejoice. 

No  strangers  to  harm  my  retreat ; 
Before  the  bright  throne  there  with  one  solemn  voice, 

God's  praises  in  full  to  repeat. 

Canterbury.  N.  H 

113. 

Jubilee. 

1  The  gospel  is  advancing 
And  freedom  is  commencing, 
With  leaping  and  with  dancing 
We'll  hail  the  jubilee. 

The  fire  is  increasing, 
The  flame  is  never  ceasing, 
I  feel  I  am  releasing, — 
*     And  now  I  will  be  free, 

2  Now  in  the  strength  of  union, 
Subdue  the  great  apolyon. 


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Believers  in  communion 
Proclaim  the  jubilee  ; 
And  while  the  trump  is  sounding 
And  antichrist  confounding, — 
Our  love  and  zeal  abounding, 
Determin'd  to  be  free. 

3  With  freedom  I'm  delighted, — 
I  will  not  feel  affrighted, 
Come  let  us  be  united 

And  sound  the  jubilee. 
The  bands  of  sin  arc  breaking, — 
The  devil's  kingdom  shaking, 
And  his  foundation  quaking, 
Because  we  will  be  free. 

4  And  now  each  true  believer 
Will  bind  the  old  deceiver, 
And  keep  him  bound  forever, 
Throughout  the  jubilee. 
This  work  of  tribulation 

Is  free  from  condemnation, 
And  brings  complete  salvation 
To  all  who  will  be  free. 

5  The  gospel  fire  is  blazing, — 
The  world  with  wonder  gazing, 
They  say,  "  It  is  amazing, — 

Is  this  your  jubilee  ?" 
But  we  will  shout  like  thunder 
And  fill  the  world  with  wonder, — 
We'll  break  all  bands  asunder, 
And  then  we  will  be  free. 


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fiords  of  Holy  Wisdom. 

1    0  come,  my  little  ones  and  learn  of  me. 
My  sons  and  my  daughters  in  pi 
Let  not  your  hands  be  slack,  but  keej 
And  ye  shall  never  lack  simplicity 

tear  the  blessed  sound,  true  Wisdom's  • 
Tis  rolling  all  around,  make  firm  your  ehoi 
ut  your  trust  in  me  and  I  will  set  you  . 
In  perfect  liberty  ye  shall  rejoice. 

c   If  ye  will  bow  to  God,  where  he  is  found, 
gifts  and  graces  here  shall  much  abc 
But  in  the  valley  low  your  feet  must  ever 
For  there  alone,  you  know,  true  peac 

4  All  ye  who  do  delight  in  Wisdom's  ways. 

I  walk  in  this  clear  light  she  now  dispiays, 
ill  yet  with  saints  above  in  never  failing  lot 
With  Mother's  spotless  dove  your  voices  i 

-    thankful  that  ye  hear  the  gospel  sound, 
And  in  the  bond  of  truth  be  strongly  bom 
Yc  ever  will  have  need,  to  every  counsel  heed. 
Which  is  a  wall  indeed,  to  guard  you  round. 

Enfield,  y.  H 

115. 

Petition  and  Promise, 

1   I  want  union  pure  and  good, 
I  want  love  that  is  sincere  ; 


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This  to  me  is  heavenly  food, 

This  I'll  hold  a  prize  most  dear  ; 

And  for  this  I'll  sacrifice 

What  the  nat'ral  mind  holds  dear  ; 

Self-denial  I'll  practise, 

In  the  cross  I'll  persevere. 

2  Help,  O  help  me,  Lord  I  pray. 
To  obey  my  holy  call  ; 
From  thy  pure  and  perfect  way 
May  I  never,  never  fall. 
Guardian  spirits,  angels  bright, 
Spread  your  pure  protecting  wings, 
Hover  round  me  day  and  night, 
Be  my  constant  guardian  friends. 

;>  Blessed  Leaders,  kind  and  dear, 
Grant  this  humble  boon  of  mine. 
That  your  love  I  ever  share 
While  I'm  on  the  shores  of  time. 
Faithful  brethren,  one  and  all, 
Your  pure  strength  I  want  to  feel  ; 
Sisters  too,  on  you  I  call, 
Tender  love  on  me  distil. 

4   Every  other  grace  I  seek, 
Every  gospel  grace  be  mine  ; 
Clothe  my  spirit,  feed  my  soul, 
Be  to  me  a  guide  divine. 
These  are  riches  to  abide, 
And  if  these  1  fail  to  gain, 
Though  I  gain  the  world  beside. 
Nothing  worth  and  nought  I  am. 


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5  But  if  these  I  gain  and  hold, 
Though  no  earthly  fee  I  claim, 
Not  her  silver  or  her  gold, 
I  have  wealth  her  kings  ne'er  gain'd. 
These  will  help  me  to  sustain 
Losses,  crosses,  trials  sore ; 
These  forever  will  remain 
True  to  me  when  time  is  o'er. 

Canterbury,  .V.  H 

116. 

Wisdom's  Harp  of  Peace. 

1  Ye  evening  zephyrs,  gently  blow, 

Proclaim  sweet  liberty, 
Ye  icy  woodlands  melt  and  flow, 

Put  on  prosperity  ; 
Ye  mighty  winds,  go  and  declare 

That  Wisdom  cometh  soon  ; 
From  pole  to  pole  cry  ye,  prepare^ 

Ye  kings  and  noble  men. 

2  Ye  sloops  of  war,  now  cease  your  strife, 

Go,  of  my  goodness  tell, — 
To  those  who  hope  and  seek  for  life, 

Say,  come  with  Wisdom  dwell. 
For  with  the  meek  I  will  be  found, 

The  prudent  I  will  own ; 
Justice  and  mercy  I  will  sound, 

Through  earth  I  will  be  known. 

3  Ye  fleet  wing'd  songsters  of  the  grove, 

Go  sing  in  distant  lands 


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The  sacred  notes  of   liberty. 

On  ev'ry  spray  and  strand. 
Ye  starry  regions  shout  for  joy, 

Roll  on,  and  tire  ye  not, 
But  with  the  midnight  orb  espy 

What  God  hath  brought  about. 

4  Ask  ye  the  seraphs  of  his  court, 

As  to  and  fro  they  fly, 
When  Wisdom  doth  descend  to  earth, 

And  bring  her  angels  nigh  ; 
And  what  shall  be  the  sign  to  those 

Who  know  not  of  her  ways, 
Who've  walked  in  haughty  nature's  road 

Their  earliest,  best  of  days  ? 

5  Ask  if  she  will  not  mercy  show 

To  those  who  now  repent, 
And  hearken  to  that  warning  voice 

Which  God  himself  hath  sent. 
Then  let  the  planets  in  their  course 

Declare  my  law  is  love, 
To  mortal  hearts  convey  that  grace 

Which  comes  from  God  above. 

6  Ye  angels,  write  truth  on  each  brow, 

Print  justice  in  each  heart; 
0  bend  each  knee,  that  they  may  bow 
Before  God's  throne  aright, 
hen  let  the  heavens  drop  a  sign, 
\  ball  of  fire  by  night, 
A  whitish  cloud  of  smoke  at  noorij 
fo  guard  their  footsteps  right. 


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7  A  shade  of  that  from  them  conceai'd, 

A  guide  to  purer  light, 
Which  unto  them  shall  be  reveal"d 

Soon  as  they've  strength  of  sight. 
First,  in  a  still  small  voice  I  come, 

Saith  Wisdom's  holy  breath, 
O'er  all  creation  spread  a  calm, 

While  I  pass  through  the  earth. 

6  Then  as  a  rolling  chariot  wheel 
My  footsteps  ye  may  hear, 
A  sound  'twill  penetrate  the  soul, 

And  die  not  on  the  ear. 
As  clad  for  battle,  ye  shall  see 

Souls  pass  throughout  your  camps, 

Sounding  the  word  of  the  Most  High, 

With  swords  and  burning  lamps. 

Canterbury,  JV.  H 

117. 

A  Prayer  to  the  Savior. 

1  Almighty  Savior,  hear  my  prayer, 
O  heal  my  soul  with  sorrow  torn  ; 
A  wounded  spirit  who  can  bear  r 
Yet  by  thy  help  it  can  be  borne. 

2  Give  me,  O  Lord,  repenting  pow'r, 
To  bring  my  haughty  nature  low  : 
To  make  me  watchful  ev'ry  hour 
And  guard  my  steps  where  e'er  I  go. 

3  Thy  mercy  Lord,  from  time  to  to  time, 
Has  reached  my  soul  when  sore  oppressed 


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Thou  didst  pass  by  my  every  crime, 
I  with  forgiving  love  was   bless'd. 

4  Once  more  kind  Savior,  condescend 
To  satiate  this  soul  of  mine; 

And  from  henceforth  till  time  shall  end 
This  soul  forever  shall  be  thine. 

5  Thou  hast  declar'd  all  souls  are  thine 
And  I'll  confirm  thy  righteous  claim, 
And  for  a  proof  I'll  give  up  mine, 

In  honor  to  thy  sacred  name. 

6  So  I'll  relinquish  all  demands 
For  any  good  I've  ever  done  : 

I'll  throw  my  soul  into  thy  hands, 
And  trust  thy  mercy,  that  alone. 

118. 

Excellency  of  the  Gospel. 

1  O  Zion  !  thou  beautiful  City  of  God, 

How  holy  thy  order  !  how  sweet  thy  abode  ! 

How  pleasant  thy  valleys  where  pure  lilies  grow, 

Where  love  and  sweet  union  continually  flow. 

Thy  walks  are  delightful,  so  lovely  and  clean, 

Thy  pastures,  how  fertile  !  how  fresh  and  how  green  ' 

Thy  waters  are  cleansing,  refreshing  and  fine, 

So  clear  and  transparent, — how  brightly  they  shine  ! 

2  Thy  walls  are  as  jasper,  engraven  with  peace, 
Thy  laws  are  most  holy,  thy  children  increase: 
So  order  and  beauty  thy  dwellings  bespread, 

On  sweetest  of  manna  thy  children  are  fed  ; 


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Yea  richest  of  food  and  the  purest  of   wine, 
There's  milk  and  there's  honey  and  waters  refin'd, 
Within  thy  pure  walls,  O  thou  City  of  God, — 
Thy  dwellings  are  sacred,  and  sweet  thy  abode. 

Canterbury,  *Y.  H 

119. 

Hill  of  Zion. 

1  Here  at  this  living  fountain  shall  many  souls  yet  drink, 
And  play  around  its  borders  and  kneel  upon  its  brink. 
Here  is  my  living  fountain,  here  is  my  burning  throne, 
And  here  my  mighty  power,  to  nations  shall  be  known. 

2  Forth  from  this  Hill  of  Zion,  my  word  it  shall  proceed, 
To  call  lost  souls  to  judgment,  for  every  word  and  deed. 
For  long  ago  I  promised  that  there  should  be  a  day, 
When  righteousness  should  enter  and  sin  be  put  away. 

3  The  time  has  now  arrived,  this  promise  to  fulfill, 

To  every  tongue  and  nation,  lo  !  I  send  forth  my  will  ; 
And  every  tongue  and  people  shall  yet  be  made  to  know, 
That  1  now  sit  in  Judgment,  upon  my  throne  below; 

4  Hark  to  the  rolling  thunder,  look  !  see  the  lightnings  gleam. 
The  rocks  are  rent  asunder,  and  frightful  chasms  seen. 
This  is  a  sign  to  mortals,  that  they  may  surely  know, 
That  I  am  now  determined,  to  govern  all  below. 

Harvard,  J\f  ass . 

120. 

Glorious  Pathway. 

1  Come  brethren  and  sisters  with  joy  we  will  sing, 
Unto  God  our  Creator  pure  offerings  bring, 


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Our  thanks  shall  ascend  to  his  holy  bright  throne 
For  the  way  of  salvation  to  us  he  has  shown. 
In  mercy  he's  call'd  us  to  share  in  his  love, 
And  show'd  us  the  pathway  to  glories  above  : — 
O  heavenly  Father,  our  voices  we'll  raise, 
In  songs  of  rejoicing  thy  name  we  will  praise. 

2  O  merciful  Father,  to  thee  we  will  bow, 
In  humiliation  our  souls  shall  come  low ; 
We'll  walk  in  thy  valleys  so  precious  and  fair, 
And  drink  holy  waters  celestial  and  clear ; 
For  low  in  thy  valleys  rich  treasures  are  found, 
And  blessings  unnumber'd  are  flowing  around, 
And  here  do  thy  mercies  continually  flow, 
O  holy,  bright  Father,  as  onward  we  go. 

Canterbury,  N.  H. 


121, 


Blessed  Treasure. 

1  My  soul  does  long  to  feel  the  eternal  power  of  God 
And  freely  take  my  fill  of  wine  and  living  bread  ; 
Except  I  eat  of  this,  I  must  with  hunger  starve, 
This  blessed  treasure  I  do  want,  for  this  I  daily  strive. 

2  Lord,  let  thy  searching  power,  now  quicken  every  heart, 
Let  love  and  union  flow,  that  each  one  have  a  part. 
Souls  must  awake  from  sleep,  for  God  is  surely  here, 

1  Tis  time  the  bands  of  death  to  break  and  to  the  call  give  ear. 

3  My  soul,  arise,  move  on,  nor  fear  the  powers  of  hell ; 
Be  valiant,  firm  and  strong,  this  will  the  clouds  dispel. 
Come  on  ye  lovely  band,  let  heavenly  music  ring, 

I'll  mar-;h  with  you  to  Canaan's  land,  and  loud  hosannas  sing. 

Enfield,  Conn. 


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122* 

Heavenly  Bread. 

i    While  years  so  swiftly  roll  away, 
And  seasons  bound  without  delay, 
O  may  I  keep  a  rival  pace, 
Nor  foolishly  one  moment  waste. 
May  thankfulness  in  me  abound 
That  I've  a  home  on  Holy  Ground 
Where  I  can  find  that  living  bread 
By  which  the  hungry  soul  is  fed. 

2  This  bread,  the  needy,  will  supply, 
That  they  may  live  and  never  die  ; 
It  is  a  saving  power  within, 

To  crucify  the  man  of  sin. 

This  living  bread,  the  word  of  God, 

Is  like  a  sharp,  two-edged  sword  ; 

It  crucifies  the  inward  foe, 

That  souls  in  purity  may  grow. 

3  It  makes  the  vessel  pure  and  clean, 
And  washes  out  the  stains  of  sin 
From  all  who  do  the  word  receive, 
And  in  its  quick'ning  power  believe  ; 
It  searches  out  each  secret  thought, 
And  all  is  into  judgment  brought, 
That  cannot  have  a  dwelling  place 
Among  the  chosen  heirs  of  grace. 

4  The  vessel  thus  swept  pure  and  clean 
From  every  act  and  stain  of  sin, 

Is  fitted  for  the  true  abode 
And  temple  of  the  living  God. 


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Do  not  defile  in  any  way, 
The  spirit  loudly  seems  to  say, 
This  temple  of  the  great  I  AM 
Who  taketh  his  abode  in  man. 

Canterbury^  JV.  H. 

123. 

Innocence. 

1  O  that  my  last  end  may  be  peace, 

Blest  Father  James  did  say  ; 
And  wash  my  hands  in  innocence, 

Thus  he  did  often  pray. 
He  call'd  on  us  the  gospel  babes, 

This  prayer  for  him  to  pray  : 
The  mem'ry  of  this  precept  aids 

Us  in  this  humble  way. 

2  O  innocence,  thou  happy  guest, 

Thy  subjects  all  are  free ; 
With  guilt  I'm  sure  I  cannot  rest, 

It  is  too  hard  for  me. 
Is  there  a  soul  who  can  abide 

And  spend  its  days  in  guilt  ? 
While  innocence  bleeds  at  his  side. 

For  which  Christ's  blood  was  spilt. 

3  Come  innocence,  come  welcome  here, 

My  soul  shall  cherish  thee; 
There's  nought  on  earth  that  is  so  dear, 

That  I  can  feel  or  see. 
Mild  innocence,  take  the  command 

And  reign  within  my  heart. 


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For  thou  canst  break  the  strongest  band, 
And  quench  the  fiery  dart. 

4  Come  innocence,  triumphant  ride 
Through  all  Mount  Zion's  land, 
For  sure  there's  nothing  can  abide, 

That's  not  at  thy  command. 

The  precious  gift  of  innocence 

Can  calm  the  greatest  storm, 

And  is  a  safe  and  sure  defence 

Against  the  gnawing  worm. 

JVew  Lebanon,  JV.  Y. 

124. 

New  Jerusalem. 

1  The  Lord  calls  for  Zion  to  work  for  her  own, 
And  who  is  prepar'd  for  the  same, 

To  help  purge  the  temple,  erected  alone, 

For  him,  where  his  spirit  may  reign. 

O  Zion,  thy  garners  that  are  to  contain 

The  pure,  holy  spirit  of  God, 

Must  surely  be  cleans'd,  that  she  may  sustain 

The  true  saving,  life-giving  word. 

2  Jerusalem,  thy  streets  shall  be  wet  yet  with  tears, 
Repentance,  a  seat  yet  shall  find 

Within  thee,  where  she  can  her  spirit  display, 

And  make  thee  of  one  heart  and  mind. 

A  light  thou  shalt  be  to  all  people  around, — 

A  city  which  cannot  be  hid  : 

All  nations  shall  seek  thee  and  thou  shalt  be  found 

The  throne  of  the  one  living  God. 

Enfield,  JV.   //. 


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125. 

Precious  Gift. 

1  The  innocent,  how  clean  and  pure. 
Their  sins  are  all  forgiven ; 

So  they  forever  will  endure, — 
Joint  heirs  with  Christ  in  heaven. 
O  that  my  last  end  may  be  peace, 
So  that  we  truly  may 
Wash  our  hands  clean  in  innocence, — 
Like  Father  James  we  pray. 

2  This  precious  gift  that  I  have  sent, 
Is  for  my  children  to  repent ; 

O  do  come  down,  O  do  come  low, 
So  that  the  gift  can  freely  flow. 
Selon'  sa  van'sa  can  ava', 
You   must  repent  this  is  the  way ; 
And  if  my  children  you  would  be, 
Do  wash  your  souls  and  set  them  free. 

3  If  deep  in  you  this  work  is  wrought, 
The  gifts  of  God  to  you'll  be  brought, 
But  you  must  labor  night  and  day, 

O,  you  must  watch  and  you  must  pray. 
The  fear  of  God  you  must  obtain 
Before  his  gift  you'll  ever  gain  ; 
Your  Mother,  she  has  strove  for  you, 
She  wants  you  just,  she  wants  you  true. 

4  The  gifts  of  God  she's  brought  around, 
But  this  one  gift  you  have  not  found. 
O  brethren  all  and  sisters  too, 

Don't  miss  this  gift,  it  is  for  you. 


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Repentance  is  the  gift  you  know, 
That  first  in  her  did  ever  flow  ; 
And  Mother  says  if  you'll  do  right, 
She'll  help  you  all  by  day  and  night. 

New  Lebanon,  N    I 

126. 

Mother  Ann's  Prayer. 

1  Teach  me,  O  Lord,  to  do  thy  will, 
And  to  thy  word  in  silence  bow  ; 

0  lead  me  to  thy  fountain  rill, 
Where  I  can  feel  thy  mercies  flow 
Let  me  not  boast  of  power  great, 
Or  in  my  sense  suffer  to  be 

One  single  atom  of  that  love 
Which  covets  praises  unto  me. 

2  Teach  me  a  sense  of  Godly  fear, 
Thy  holy  will  and  word  revere; 
Teach  me  thy  holy  word  to  keep, 
And  in  thy  lovely  way  to  steer. 
Let  me  not  run  in  nature's  wild. 
But  in  thy  wisdom  guide  my  bark  ; 

1  feel  myself  a  feeble  worm, 

And  am,  without  thee,  in  the  dark. 

3  O  lay  my  spirit  very  low, — 

0  Holy  Mother,  guide  me  safe  ; — 

1  feel  the  burden  of  the  Lord, 
L'pon  my  soul  a  heavy  sheaf; 


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Yet  in  thy  will,  I  will  go  on 
To  do  the  work  thou  dost  require  ; 
In  this  I  feel  my  duty  done, 
Even  as  thou    of  me  desire. 


Enfield,  JV.  H. 


127. 

Firm  Supporter. 

1  I  will  walk  in  true  obedience,  I  will  be  a  child  of  love ; 
And  in  low  humiliation  I  will  praise  my  God  above. 

I  will  love  my  blessed  Mother  and  obey  her  holy  word, 
In  submission  to  my  Elders,  this  will  join  me  to  the  Lord. 

2  I  will  stand  when  persecution  doth  around  like  billows  roll, 
I  will  bow  in  true  subjection  and  my  carnal  will  control. 

I  will  stand  a  firm  believer  in  the  way  and  work  of  God, 
Doubts  and  fears  shall  never,  never  in  me  find  a  safe  abode. 

3  When  temptations  do  surround  me,  floods  of  evil  ebb  &  flow, 
Then  in  true  humiliation  I  will  bow  exceeding  low. 

I  will  fear  the  God  of  heaven,  I  will  keep  his  holy  laws, 
Treasure  up  his  blessings  given  in  this  pure  and  holy  cause. 

4  Tho'  beset  by  wicked  spirits,  men  and  devils  all  combin'd, 
Yet  my  Mother's  love  will  save  me  if  in  faithfulness  I  stand: 
No  infernal  crooked  creature,  can  destroy  or  harm  my  soul, 
If  I  keep  the  love  of  Mother  and  obey  her  holy  call. 

5  So  I'll  stand,  yea,  stand  unmoved,  bear  my  cross  from  day  today, 
Keep  a  watchful,  prayerful  spirit,  and  my  precious  call  obey. 
When  deep  sorrows  roll  around  me,  grief  and  tribulation  too, 
O  my  holy,  blessed  Mother,  hear  my  prayer  &  soothe  my  woe.  I 

6  O  bestow  thy  healing  balsam,  feed  me  with  thy  holy  love, 
Send,  O  send  sweet  consolation,  from  thy  holy  throne  above. 


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Do  support  my  feeble  spirit  for  I  put  my  trust  in  thee. 
Yea,  thou  art  my  blessed  Mother,  and  thy  simple  child  I'll  be. 

Watervliet,  N.  Y. 

228. 

Spiritual  Rock. 

1  O  Lord,  may  I  drink  at  the  spiritual  rock, 

The  fountain  that  never  is  dry  ; 
The  water  that's  flowing  for  thy  chosen  flock,—- 

Lord,  give  me  a  constant  supply. 
This  water  so  precious,  I  want  to  drink  deep, 

Where  rivers  do  rapidly  roll  : 
I  want  to  press  forward  and  drink  with  the  sheep, — 

These  waters  give  life  to  the  soul. 

2  I  thirst,  I  hunger,  I  want  to  be  fed, 

And  feasted  with  heavenly  love; 
I  want  to  partake  of  the  true  living  bread, 

The  manna  that  rains  from  above. 
Tis  true  I  have  tasted,  but  still  I  want  more, — 

I  want  to  possess  a  good  share  ; 
I  want  a  full  portion,  I'm  needy  and  poor, 

And  there  is  enough  and  to  spare. 

1  v     seen  a  white  mantle,  a  beautiful  vest,; 

Emborder'd  with  meekness  and  love  ; 
It  beautifies  souls  that  are  faithful  and  just, 

They've  beauty  that  finds  an  increase. 
This  beautiful  mantle  the  righteous  possess, 

Lv  this  Mother's  children  are  known  ; 
0  Lord,  give  me  wisdom  to  gain  this  fine  dress 

And  make  this  fine  mantle  my  own. 


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4  A  glorious  temple  is  built  and  adorn'd, 

The  pillars  are  beauty  and  strength  ; 
So  large  and  extensive  the  building  is  form'd, 

That  no  man  can  measure  its  length. 
Here's  durable  riches  and  treasures  in  store, 

With  jewels  and  diamonds  and  crowns; 
Prepar'd  for  the  humble,  the  meek  and  the  pure — 

Here  blessings  and  honor  abound. 

5  The  Prince  and  the  Princess  have  plan'd  a  new  road 

And  set  up  their  banners  unfurl'd  ; 
They're  marching  their  flocks  to  the  happy  abode, 

Secure  from  the  snares  of  the  world. 
There's  many  already  who've  strip'd  for  the  race, 

I n  heavenly  order  they  move  ; 
The  path  is  all  paved  with  mercy  and  peace, 

With  sweet  consolation  and  love. 

6  This  number  that's  marching  the  heavenly  road, 

Are  happy,  united  and  bless'd ; 
They  drink  at  the  fountain  and  eat  of  the  food, 

And  in  a  white  mantle  are  dress'd. 
If  I  can  but  drink  at  the  fountain  so  pure, 

And  feast  on  the  heavenly  meat, 
And  gain  the  white  mantle,  then  I  shall  be  sure 

To  march  to  the  heavenly  seat. 

Harvard,  Mass. 

Lovely  Love. 

1  Lovely  love  is  flowing  sweetly 
From  the  lovely  hosts  above,-— 


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What  can  fill  the  soul  completely, 
Like  a  lovely  gift  of  love. 
Lovely  love  is  my  desire, 
Heaven,  fill  me  with  the  same  ; 
O  thou  lovely  purifier, 
Glow  into  a  gentle  flame. 

2  Lovely  Parents,  lovely  children, 
Join'd  in  union's  lovely  band; 
Lovely  love  from  heaven  descending 
In  the  love  of  God  they  stand. 
Lovely  near  and  dear  communion, 
Nothing  surely  equals  this, — 
Everlasting  love  and  union, 
Lovely  pledge  of  heavenly  bliss. 

3  How  this  lovely  love  advances, 
Springing  from  the  lovely  root : 
Love  puts  forth  her  lovely  branches — 
Love  produces  lovely  fruit. 

Lovely  subjects  shine  with  beauty, 
Every  feature  love  has  grac'd; 
Love  has  made  them  fair  and  lovely, 
Here's  the  love  that  God  has  plac'd. 

4  Love's  a  robe  prepar'd  in  heaven, 
Love's  the  glory  of  the  day; 
Love's  the  mantle  Mother's  given, 
Love  has  pav'd  the  lovely  way. 
Love's  my  comfort,  love's  my  beauty, 
Here  my  lovely  treasure  lies ; 

It  is  my  important  duty 

To  obtain  this  heavenly  prize, 


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5  Love's  a  gift  of  God  approved, 
Love  is  Mother's  golden  chain  ; 
Let  us  love  and  be  buloved, 
Love's  our  everlasting  gain. 
Love  has  form'd  the  new  creation, 
Breathing  love  from  breath  to  breath ; 
Love  has  brought  our  restoration, 
Love  completes  the  day  of  rest. 

Harvard^  Mass. 

130. 

My  Solemn  Prayer. 

1  Time,  time  will  come  and  pass  away, 
And  this  frail  body  must  decay  ; 
Yea,  it  must  meet  its  kindred  dust, 
Before  the  spirit  can  find  rest. 

2  O  Lord,  do  keep  me  in  thy  way, 
Direct  my  foot-steps,  I  do  pray  ; 

Do  guard  me  through  each  trying  hour, 
And  let  me  feel  thy  quick'ning  power. 

3  Where  shall  I  flee,  but  unto  thee? 
O  do  protect  and  strengthen  me. 
Do  grant  to  me  my  heart's  desire, 
And  let  me  feel  thy  holy  fire. 

4  Through  tribulation  I  can  see 
The  valley  is  the  place  for  me ; 
There  true  repentance  I  can  feel, 
For  this  I  pray  with  fervent  zeal. 

5  Of  this  I  want  a  greater  share, 
This  is  to  thee  my  constant  prayer  ) 


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This  in  thy  mercy  let  me  have, 
For  this  I  now  do  humbly  crave. 

6  To  me,  O  Lord,  this  gift  impart, 
And  let  it  purify  my  heart  : 

In  tribulation  I  must  go 

And  keep  my  sense  down  meek  and  low 

7  Mv  soul  I  give  into  thy  care, 

To  thee  I  raise  my  feeble  prayer  ; 
To  thee,  O  Lord,  I  give  up  all, — 
Do  purify  me  from  the  fall. 

8  O  Mother,  unto  thee,  I  say, 

Do  teach  me  how  to  watch  and  pray 
Show  me  the  way  that  I  must  go, 
Down  in  the  valley  that  is  low. 

9  Mother,  thy  fervent  ones  do  hear 
And  help  me  gain  a  Godly  fear ; 
Do  give  me  wisdom  to  do  right, 
For  this  I  pray  both  day  and  night 

10  With  tribulation  fill  my  cup, 
That  of  it  I  may  freely  sup  ; 
Pray  give  me  patience  with  the  cross. 
And  may  it  purge  away  the  dross. 

il   In  Wisdom's  Valley  may  I  walk, 
And  of  thy  precious  gifts  partake  ; 
May  Godly  sorrow  fill  my  soul 
And  deep  repentance  through  me  roll 

12  This  is  my  humble  prayer,  O  Lord 

I  pray  that  thou  wouldst  hear  my  word  ; 


no 

Protect  me  through  the  scenes  of  time 
Till  from  all  dross  I  am  refin'd. 

WaUrilla,  JV.   F. 

131. 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

1  O  Heavenly  Father,  wilt  thou  hear 

The  humble  when  they  cry  to  thee  ? 
Cause  them  thy  holy  laws  to  fear, 

And  love  the  words  of  Deity  ? 
Wilt  thou,  our  Lord  and  heavenly  King, 

Be  pleas'd  to  hear  their  fervent  prayer  ? 
And  cause  the  humble  souls  to  bring 

Into  thy  courts  good  fruit,  and  fair  ? 

2  O  Lord,  we  pray  that  we  may  gain 

In  carefulness  thy  laws  to  keep, 
And  steadfastly  in  them  remain, 

Nor  through  neglect  have  cause  to  weep, 
Give  us,  we  pray,  thy  holy  aid, 

Through  time  in  them  to  persevere; 
For  thou,  in  truth,  these  laws  hast  made 

For  thine  elect  to  follow  here. 

3  We  pray,  O  Heavenly  Father,  now, 

That  we  may  feel  thy  holy  fear, 
And  in  thy  lovely  presence  bow, 

And  feel,  in  truth,  that  thou  art  near. 
In  lowliness  O  help  us  walk 

Our  toilsome  journey  here  below; 
In  thought,  in  deed,  in  all  our  talk, 

Help  uo  in  righteousness  to  go. 

Hancock,  Mass. 


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132. 

A  Satiated  Mind. 

e  world  I  freely  have  forsaken. 

-lory  and  its  vanity  ; 
I've  prov'd  it  to  my  satisfaction, 
i  know  there's  nothing  there  for  me. 
The  sharers  of  its  wealth  and  honors 
May  boast  of  rank  and  titles  great, 
E'en  lord-  or  kings  or  worldly  princes,— 
I  envy  not  thy  royal  state. 

2  The  'overs  of  its  carnal  pleasures 
May  revel  in  their  crimes  so  base, 
And  think  in  sin  to  sleep  securely, — 
But  O  !  their  God  they  yet  must  face  ! 
lie's  promis'd  he  will  be  avenged 
For  the  pollutions  in  the  land, 

without  fail  lie  will  accomplish, 
'  h  and  it  wiil  stand. 

He  -  purp    - 71  in  his  indignation, 

To  send  his  judgments  on  the  earth, 

For  the  deep  crimes  on  her  committed, 

Provoking  him  to  fiery  wrath: 

His  heavy  judgments  now  are  rolling, 

Yea,  rolling  speedily  along, 

And  O  that  sinners  might  take  warning, 

And  shun,  ah  shun  the  wrath  to  come  ! 

4   That  they  would  pause  and  give  attention, 
And  listen  to  the  voice  within, 
Which,  though  not  fire  nor  rolling  thunder. 
Yet  whispers  closely,  "  Cease  from  sin, 


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Forsake  a  life  of  carnal  pleasure, 
Embrace  the  self-denying  way, 
Turn  unto  God  and  seek  his  favor, 
Seek,  seek  his  mercy  while  you  may." 

T>  His  hand  of  mercy  is  extended, 
His  arm  is  ready  now  to  save 
The  penitent,  the  humble  seeker. 
If  you'll  but  turn  to  him  and  live. 
His  call  is,  "  Come  ye  faint  and  wear}  , 
Come  unto  me,  I'll  give  you  rest ; 
Come  all  who  hunger  for  salvation, 
Ye  thirsty  come,  and  be  refresh 'd." 

6  O  that  this  call  might  be  extended 

From  South  to  North,  from  West  to  East, 
That  every  creature  might  receive  it, 
And  come  and  share  the  wholesome  feast. 
Be  wash'd  and  heal'd  and  be  restored 
To  sight,  to  hearing  and  lo  speech, 
That  they  aright  may  give  God  glory 
That  this  his  call  their  souls  did  reach. 

Cafiterbury,  N.  II. 

133. 

Arbor  of  Peace. 

My  dear  gospel  friends,  the  valley  is  low, 

The  arbor  of  comfort  and  peace, 
Where  lies  the  straight  way  the  faithful  do  go. 

And  find  an  eternal  increase  ; 
Here  envy  and  strife  cannot  come, 

And  peace  and  true  union  are  found; 


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And  none  but  the  faithful  here  find  a  sweet  home, 
Who  stand  firm  upon  the  new  ground. 

2  The  haughty  assailant  here  cannot  come. 

Where's  union  and  heavenly  love  ; 
Thus  far  all  our  thoughts  and  feelings  may  roam. 

Where  reigns  the  celestial  dove. 
Here  bloom  the  fair  lily  and  vine. 

With  all  giving  glory  to  God  ; 
And  to  all  our  heavenly  Parents  divine, 

Who  paved  the  straight  narrow  road. 

3  O  here  is  the  fount  of  wine  and  sweet  peace, 

For  all  who  in  union  agree  : 
So  let  us  be  marching  with  the  increase, 

And  conquer  until  we  are  free. 
Here  beautiful  angels  do  stand 

To  watch  and  to  guard  this  low  vale, 
And  grasp  the  sweet  odors  of  Mother's  true  band, 

Which  float  on  each  heavenly  gale. 

4  The  valiant  and  brave  will  never  give  t 

Grow  weary,  dishearten'd  or  sad, 
But  they  wTill  as  they  travel  in  Mother's  track. 

Rejoice  and  be  exceeding  glad. 
Now  she  is  inviting  her  flock 

To  drink  at  the  fountain  of  peace  ; 
In  spirit  to  fall  and  be  broke  on  the  rock 

Of  life  and  eternal  increase. 

5  The  children  of  God  must  truly  keep  low. 

Be  humble,  wise,  upright  and  true  ; 
In  willing  subjection  delight  to  go, 
Be  Mother's  unspotted,  meek  few 


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•L I  promise,"  says  pother,  uto  those 

Who  walk  my  straight  pathway  aright, 

The  immortal  crown  and  the  unfading  rose, 

A  home  in  my  mansion  of  light." 

Watervliet,  N.    Y 

134. 

Unceasing  Praises. 

1  O  Mother,  blest  Mother  !  to  thee  I  will  bow  ; 
Thou  art  a  kind  Mother,  thou  dost  teach  us  how 
Salvation  is  gained  and  how  to  increase 

In  purity,  union,  in  order  and  peace. 

2  I  love  thee  O  Mother,  thy  praise  I  will  sound, 
I'll  bless  thee  forever  for  what  I  have  found  ; 
I'll  praise  and  adore  thee,  to  thee  bow  and  bend, 
For  Mother,  dear  Mother,  thou  art  my  known  friend 

3  In  songs  of  rejoicing,  in  heavenly  mirth, 

I'll  join  with  bright  angels  released  from  earth; 
I'm  happy  and  free,  so  I'll  skip,  dance  and  play, 
And  thus  blessed  Mother  I'll  praise  in  this  way  : 

4  Then  sing,  sweetly  sing,  in  the  arbor  of  peace, 

The  songs  of  sweet  triumph  where  joys  never  cease, 
There  shout  endless  praises,  there  bless  Mother  Ann, 
Who  brought  full  salvation  to  poor  fallen  man. 

Canterbury,  J\T.  H 

135. 

Chain  of  Protection. 

A  chain  of  bright  gold  from  the  treasures  above 
Is  brought  from  the  heavens  by  seraphs  of  love. 


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All  sparkling  with  beauty  and  dazzling  with  light. 
To    ncircle  those  children  who  strive  to  do  right 
This  chain  is  adorned  with  virtue  and  truth, 
1  Twill  comfort  the  aged  and  strengthen  the  youth, 
'Twill  be  a  protector  by  night  and  by  day, 
And  give  sweetest  comfort  to  those  who  obey. 

2  Its  links  are  well  formed  and  joined  complete 
With  pure  love  and  union,  most  precious  and  sweet. 
Cemented  most  strongly  with  wisdom  and  grace. 
Well  fitted,  around  Mother's  children  to  place 
This  chain  of  protection  is  lovely  and  strong 

In  wisdom  prepar'd  to  unite  old  and  young. 
For  Mother  hath  said,  my  children  will  be 
United  in  love  and  will  gather  near  me. 

3  So  all  who  would  wish  with  this  chain  to  be  bound 
To  their  blessed  Leaders,  will  gather  around, 
And  with  this  bright  chain  be  encircled  in  love, 
To  share  the  rich  blessings  from  heaven  above. 

Then  come  dear  companions,  be  join'd  heart  and  hand. 
Cemented  so  strongly  no  foe  can  disband ; 
With  God  we'll  be  workers,  with  Christ  gain  the  palm. 
With  Mother  shout  triumph  to  God  and  the  Lamb. 

Canterbury,  N.  H 

136. 

The  Mercy  Seat. 

1   Come  let  us  join  in  music  sweet, 
And  praise  our  heavenly  King, 
Beneath  his  lovely  mercy  seat, 
Our  off 'rings  we  will  brin^. 


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With  thankful  hearts  we'll  gather  round, 

And  bow  before  his  throne  ; 
Since  by  the  gospel  we  have  found 

Where  God  in  truth  is  known. 

2  O  may  we  all  devoted  be 

To  praise  his  holy  name, 
Let  each  one  say,  I  will  be  free 

And  manifest  the  same  ; 
Then  God  will  bless  us  when  we  meet, 

His  gifts  he  will  bestow, 
And  from  his  heavenly  mercy  seat    • 

His  precious  love  will  flow. 

3  O  let  no  soul  with  sin  be  bound, 

But  seek  God's  holy  power, 
While  holy  angels  hover  round 

And  heavenly  blessings  shower. 
May  every  soul  receive  a  part, 

And  treasure  up  the  same, 
Remembering,  with  a  thankful  heart, 

The  source  from  whence  it  came. 

Canterbury,  JV.  H. 

137. 

The  Manifestation  of  God. 

1  The  blessed  way  is  manifested 

To  a  little  chosen  few, 
Who  are  seeking  for  salvation, 

Who  have  bid  this  world  adieu  : 
In  tribulation  they  have  groan'd, 

Wash'd  their  robes  and  made  them  white 


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In  the  blood  of  Christ  the  Savior, 
Now  they  stand  a  shining  light. 

2  The  last  display  of  grace's  revealed 

That  will  be  to  fallen  man  ; 
Now  the  righteous  stand  adorned 

On  Mount  Zion  with  the  Lamb. 
Confess  your  sins,  and  follow  Jesus  ; 

Walk  the  strait  and  narrow  way. 
Heavenly  blessings  are  attending 

All  who  faithfully  obey. 

3  The  do:.»r  of  life  is  now  held  open, 

Come  and  join  the  lovely  band, 
And  partake  of  living  waters, 

Crystal  fountains  near  at  hand. 
A  rich  reward  that's  ever  glorious, 

Is  for  those  who  do  believe, 
And  take  up  their  crosses  boldly  : 

Crowns  of  glory  they'll  receive. 

Enfield.  Conn 

138. 

Lamb's  Title. 

1    Come  little  children  now  you  may 

Partake  a  little  morsel, 
For  little  gifts  and  simple  play, 

Adorn  the  great  Apostle. 
A  little  drop  of  Mother's  love 

Will  make  a  feast  of  union, 
And  'tis  by  little  steps  we  move, 

Into  a  strong  communion. 


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2  A  little  faith  does  mighty  deeds, 

Quite  past  all  my  recounting; — 
Faith,  like  a  grain  of  mustard  seed, 

Can  move  a  lofty  mountain  ; 
A  little  charity  and  zeal, 

A  little  tribulation, 
A  little  patience  makes  us  feel 

Great  peace  and  consolation. 

3  A  little  cross  with  cheerfulness, 

A  little  self-denial, 
Will  serve  to  make  our  feelings  less, 

To  bear  the  greatest  trial. 
The  spirit  like  a  little  dove, 

On  Jesus  once  descended; 
To  show  his  meekness  and  his  love, 

This  emblem  was  intended. 

4  The  lowly  title  of  a  lamb, 

Unto  our  Lord  was  given, — 
Such  was  the  Savior's  humble  name, 

Though  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven. 
A  little  voice  that's  small  and  still 

Will  rule  the  new  creation  ; 
A  little  stone  the  earth  shall  fill, 

And  humble  every  nation. 

Canterbury,  N.  H. 

139. 

Contentment  in  the  Gospel. 

I  When  e'er  my  busy  thoughts  do  roam 
On  things  that  are  abroad; 


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I  feel  contented  with  my  home. 

And  thankful  to  my  God. 
This  world's  a  motley  scene  at  best, 

My  soul  it  can't  divert  : 
Its  troubled  waters  cannot  rest 
But  cast  up  mire  and  dirt. 

2  The  rich  can  boast,  but  not  of  truth, 

The  poor  how  much  distressed, 
But  I  was  called  in  my  youth 

And  with  the  gospel  bless'd. 
How  many  wander  in  the  streets, 

Quite  destitute  of  food, 
While  I  have  heavenly  fruit  to  eat, 

And  every  thing    that's  good. 

3  The  rich  and  proud  can  never  share 

The  dainties  of  my  meal, 
They  cannot  boast  such  blessed  fare 

Nor  taste  the  bliss  I  feel. 
The  gospel  which  has  made  me  free, 

Supplies  my  every  n 
Then  let  contentment  dwell  with  me, 
For  I  am  rich  indeed. 
4   Here  I  can  wall;  the  heavenly  road 
With  my  companions  dear, 
Here  I  enjoy  a  blest  abode 

And  all  my  treasure's  here 
Let  others  walk  in  devious  wa; 

Which  lead  to  death  and  hell. 
Here  I  resolve  to  spend  my  <] 

Where  Christ's  true  foll'wers  dwell 


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140. 


Everlasting  Praise. 

1  Within  fair  Zion's  lovely  gates 

My  soul  does  long  to  enter, 
And  now  to  reach  this  blessed  state, 

I  cheerfully  will  venture. 
I've  made  a  most  minute  account 

Of  crosses,  cares  and  trouble, 
And  find  my  gains  will  then  amount 

To  more  by  far  than  double. 

2  I  am  resolv'd  to  sacrifice 

All  carnal  joy  and  pleasure, 
To  gain  this  everlasting  prize, 

This  pure  immortal  treasure. 
In  quest  of  this  I  freely  would 

Resign  all  earth  has  given  ; 
Exchange  the  evil  for  the  good, 

Earth's  transient  joys  for  heaven. 

3  The  self-denying  way  is  straight 

And  no  one  can  mistake  it ; 
The  cross  of  Christ  stands  in  the  gate, 

And  all  who  pass  must  take  it. 
This  points  us  to  our  blest  abode, 

There's  no  mistake  about  it. 
And  souls  who  are  trav'ling  home  to  God 

Are  never  safe  without  it. 

4  The  time  is  short  it  now  remains, 

For  all  wTho  would  inherit. 


The  love  of  Christ  and  with  him  reign . 

To  lahor  for  his  spirit. 
Let  us  with  zeal  our  strength  renew, 

March  heavenward  together  ; 
And  when  on  earth  we've  travel'd  through 

We'll  praise  him  there  forever. 

Harvard.   Mass 

141. 

Voice  of  Mother  Ann  Lee. 

1  O  my  children  !   O  my  children, 

Says  your  blessed  Mother  Ann, 
Could  you  know  how  much  I  love  you, 

You'd  like  valiant  soldiers  stand  ; 
You'd  not  flinch  in  times  of  trial, 

But  you'd  often  think  of  me  ; 
For  not  one  shall  be  forgotten 

By  your  kind  Mother  Ann  Lee, 

2  I  will  be  a  tender  Mother 

Unto  every  faithful  soul, 
All  that  stand  firm  and  unshaken 

Shall  receive  an  hundred  fold. 
They  will  glow  with  heavenly  brightness, 

Yea,  they  will  the  sun  outshine, 
Every  one  shall  be  rewarded 

For  their  labors  here  through  time. 

3  So,  dear  children  be  encouraged. 

For  you  ail  are  dear  to  me, 
Let  not  any  one  among  you, 
Think  you  will  forgotten  be 


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•r  children,  I'm  a  Mother 
Woh  docs  feel  a  tender  care, 
For  my  well  beloved  offspring, 
Those  who  are  true  rightful  heirs. 

4  Those  who  walk  in  tribulation. 

And  to  God  do  often  cry 
For  his  mercy  and  protection, 
Tis  to  such  that  I  am  nigh  ; 
I  hear  vour  silent  prayers, 
This  I  say  to  every  one, 
That  you  all  may  be  encouraged, 
And  in  thankfulness  press  on. 

5  I'm  a  kind  and  loving  Mother, 

I  abound  in  charity 
For  my  well  beloved  children, 

Those  yvho  are  so  dear  to  me. 
Yea,  dear  children  I'm  your  Mother 

Who  did  suffer  on  this  earth, 
Yea,  I  suffer'd  persecution, 

To  renew  the  second  birth. 

6  Now  you're  made  full  partakers 

Of  this  blessed  gospel  pure, 
Every  one  will  yet  be  thankful 

If  they  to  the  end  endure. 
These  are  treasures  pure  and  holy, 
Well  secur'd  in  the  realms  above, 

die  humble,  meek  and  lowly, 
Those  who  serve  the  living  God. 

Water  diet,  JV.     V 


Victorious  Gospel. 

1  Hail  thou  all  victorious  gospel  ! 

Thou  wilt  bring  all  things  to  \ 
Thou  wilt  purge  away  the  evil, 
And  create  all  things  anew  ; 
Thou  wilt  bring  us  into  union, 
Every  hindrance  will  destroy, 
Then  a  close  and  pure  communion 
In  the  spirit  we'll  enjoy. 

2  Thou  wilt  humble  down  our  spirit-. 
El  ery  rising  foe  subdue  ; 

Then  pure  union  we'll  inherit, 
And  our  duty  we  will  do. 

m  thankful  for  that  power 
Which  will  bring  us  into  one  ! 
I  will  keep  it  every  hour, 
Till  the  blessed  work  is  done. 

3  Blessed  union,  how  I  prize  th 
All  for  thee  I'll  sacrifice  : — 
Only  union  will  suffice  me, 
For  it  is  the  gospel  prize. 

O  how  thankful  is  my  spirit, 
For  this  treasure  from  above  ! 
For  the  good  I  now  inherit, 
In  the  God  of  peace  and  love, 

North  Union.    Ohi 


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143. 

Self  Warning. 

1  I  warn  my  soul  now  to  be  good, 
And  watch  my  steps  with  care ; 
Of  all  that's  carnal,  vain  or  rude, 
Forever  be  aware ; 

I  charge  my  tongue  to  silent  be 
In  every  evil  thing, 
That  nothing  may  be  found  in  me, 
That  would  contention  bring. 

2  The  wicked  nature  of  the  fall 
Would  tempt  my  soul  astray, 
To  finding  fault  with  one  or  all, 
And  something  evil  say  ; 

I-  charge  my  soul  before  the  Lord, 
To  do  no  creature  wrong: 
Let  not  a  base  deceitful  word 
Be  found  upon  my  tongue. 

3  If  pride  or  self  I  do  maintain, 
I'll  to  perdition  go, 

And  by  my  self  1  shall  be  slain, 
Yea  doom'd  to  endless  woe, 
Without  the  shadow  of  excuse, 
For  help  was  ready  by, 
But  that  found  nothing  but  abase. 
And  the  poor  soul  must  die. 

4  Now  to  escape  this  dreadful  fall, 
Let  me  be  truely  wise, 

And  prize,  O  prize  my  precious  call, 
The  spirit  bids  me  rise, 


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And  fix  my  standing  on  the  rock, 
My  foot-steps  firm  and  sure, 
And  with  my  Mother's  little  flock 
Patient  all  things  endure. 

South  Union,  Ky. 

144. 

Mourners''  Comfort. 

3    How  it  gladdens  my  heart  as  the  fresh  morning  breezes, 
Waft  on  their  bright  wings  the  angelic  choir, 
Who  sound  the  glad  news  of  eternal  salvation, — 
Hark  !   listen  and  hear  ye,  the  truth  they  declare. 
O  sound,  sound  aloud  all  ye  heavenly  harpers, 
Yea,  cease  not  to  sound  in  this  glorious  day, 
For  God  hath  declar'd  he'll  a-waken  the  sleepers, 
And  call  in  the  wand'rer  to  this  holy  way. 

2  Jerus'lem's  adorn'd  with  the  brightness  of  heaven, 
And  Zion  is  lighted  with  glory   throughout; 

Her  walls  are  erected,  her  portals  unshaken, 

While  angels  do  guard  all  her  gates  round  about. 

Here's  peace  for  the  troubled,  and  joy  for  the  mourner, 

Yea,  for  the  afflicted  a  firm,  safe  retreat, 

And  all  who  will  come  at  the  call  of  the  Savior, 

He'll  fold  in  his  arms  with  his  love  all  complete. 

3  O  pleasant  the  clime  and  the  mansion  so  holy, 
Where  all  of  the  faithful  and  upright  do  dwell ; 
Come  ye  freely  enter,  be  meek  and  be  lowly, 
Renounce  all  that's  evil  and  learn  to  do  well  ; 

For  blessed,  thrice  blessed  are  those  who  will  hearken 
To  the  voice  of  the  Shepherd,  who  tenderly  calls 


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The  aged  and  middle  ag'd,  there's  no  exemption, 
Come  ye  to  the  fountain  ye  great  and  ye  small. 

4  Thanks  be  to  our  Shepherd  whose  charity  extendeth 
To  high  and  to  low,  to  the  rich  and  the  poor; — 

All  who  on  his  free  hand  of  bounty  dependeth, 
He'll  save  from  the  famine,  'twill  visit  each  door. 
In  love  I  rejoice  that  the  remnant  are  gathering, 
That  Israel  is  calling  her  wandering  home, 
Yea,  those  who  have  suffer'd  deep  scenes  of  affliction, 
And  dire  persecution  well  known  at  God's  throne. 

5  I'm  thankful  their  cries  ami  their  prayers  have  resounded 
From  earth  unto  Leaven  that  Wisdom  might  hear, 

And  lead  and  direct  them,  though  they  be  confounded 
In  her  crooked  paths,  that  her  way  may  appear, 
All  lovely  and  pleasant,  delightful  and  comely 
To  those  v  ek  her  in  humility;  — 

0  Wisdom  divine,  and  supreme  in  thy  glory  ! 

1  covet  thee  more  than  all  else  I  can  see. 

6  I  love,  the  brave  hearted  with  whom  I've  enlisted 
In  Wisdom's  bright  warfare  so  pure  and  divine  ; 
I'll  never  give  bad:,  but  be  firmly  engaged 

To  shout  on  the  victory  in  glory  sublime. 

Heaven's  strength  is  before  us,  the  angels  are  waiting, 

Inviting  us  on  to  that  happy,  fair  shore, 

Where  sorrow  and  sighing,  affliction  and  trouble 

Will  cease  in  our  besoms  to  beat  evermore. 

Cantetbury,  JY.  H 


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Trumpet  of  Heaven. 

1  Hear  the  angels  of  heaven  proclaim, 
They  are  sounding  their  trumpets  aloud; 

'Tis  the  vear  of  the  Holy  Emanuel's  reign, 

With  great  po  •!  now  be  endow 'd. 

They  shall  sound  through  the  earth  till  the  nations  thereof 

No  longer  the  truth  shall  withstand; 

Yea,  the  sound  shall  keep  rolling,  and  rolling  along, 

Till  it  reach  through  every  land. 

2  This  is  now  the  last  trumpet  which  God  has  declared, 
He  would  sound  through  the  nations  abroad; 

For  a  cit;  ■,  the  Lord  has  prepar'd, 

O  come  up  to  the  mountain  of  God. 

-ten  with  joy  to  the  heavenly  songs, 
Which  the  bright  lo  Is  repeat; 

And  their  mm  rolling,  and  rolling  along, 

Through  every  street. 

3  Here  the  soul  ithful  to  take  up  the  cross. 
Shall  shine  forth  as  the  sun  at  noon  day  ; 

Sexcr  more  shall  the  tears  of  affliction  be  seen, 

For  their  II  wipe  them  away. 

O  then  let  me  be  number'd  with  that  happy  throng, 

Let  me  stand  on  that  heavenly  shore  ; 

Where  hosannas  keep  rolling,  and  rolling  along, 

O  my  Mother,  Til  ask  for  no  more. 

Harvard,  Mass 


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146. 

Tender  Mercy, 

1  Great  are  thy  mercies  unto  me, 

My  Savior  and  my  King  ; 
Great  is  the  joy  and  happiness 

Which  thy  pure  gospel  brings. 
By  God's  free  grace  I  have  been  call'd 

To  leave  this  world  of  woe, 
And  gain  that  solid  lasting  peace 

Which  storms  cannot  o'ertlirow. 

2  How  ble&'f  and  happy  is  my  lot 

Among  the  saints  of  God, 
While  thousands  walk  the  way  to  death, 

That  broad  and  awful  road. 
O-  may  thanksgiving  fill  my  soul, 

And  meekness  rule  my  heart; 
And  give  me  wisdom  day  by  day 

To  choose  the  better  part. 

3  My  carnal  pleasure  I'll  resign, 

Self-will  I'll  crucify  ; 
For  if  1  truly  live  to  God, 

I  first  have  got  to  die. 
With  Mother's  children  I  can  dwell, 

Now  in  my  youthful  days, 
And  spend  my  time  while  here  on  earth 

In  thankfulness  and  praise. 

4  Lord,  grant  my  soul  thy  holy  power 

To  keep  me  in  the  road, 


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Lest  I  should  get  a  careless  sense. 

And  lose  the  way  of  God. 
O  lovely  angels  be  my  guide, 

And  keep  my  soul  secure, 
Until  I  join  that  happy  band, 

On  Canaan's  peaceful  shore. 

Harvard,  Mass. 


147. 


Reflections  on  the  Goodness  of  God. 

1  Although  affliction's  storms  arise 
And  beat  against  our  little  bark, 
Though  adverse  winds  our  course  betide. 
And  sorrow  deep  the  pathway  mark, 
Yet  still  in  God  we  place  our  trust, 

He  will  befriend  in  each  dark  hour, 
His  word  is  sure,  his  ways  are  just, 
Heil  us  sustain  by  holy  power. 

2  We'll  never  cease  his  name  to  praise, 
While  time  and  breath  with  us  enduro. 
That  he  has  call'd  us  by  his  grace, 

To  walk  the  path  so  strait  and  pure. 
It  surely  leads  to  happiness, 
For  by  pursuing  in  this  way 
We  find  salvation,  life  and  bliss, 
The  world  can't  give  nor  take  away. 

3  There's  no  mistake,  this  work  is  sure, 
"Twill  purge  all  souls  from  sin  and  dross 
Who  will  the  cleansing  fire  endure, 
And  bring  them  out  of  nature's  loss. 


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Therefore  sweet  praises  let  us  sound, 
In  concert  to  our  God  and  King, 
That  we  his  mercy  here  have  found, 
Which  does  sweet  peace  and  comfort  bring. 

4  God's  promises  wrill  never  fail, 

To  those  who  keep  his  just  commands  ; 
The  faithful  soul  will  sure  prevail, 
And  in  his  strength  forever  stand. 
My  heart  rejoices  day  by  day, 
That  I  was  called  in  my  youth 
To  walk  in  Wisdom's  lovely  way 
Of  virtue,  chastity  and  truth. 

Canterbury,  N.  H. 

148. 

Holy  Mother's  Love. 

i    Come  gather  near  my  children,  this  is  my  holy  way, 
I'll  guard  you  from  all  danger  if  you  will  but  obey. 
My  way  is  straight  as  straightness,  my  path  is  very  low, 
Down  in  this  humble  valley  my  children  all  must  go. 

1    A  high  exalted  feeling  my  spirit  cannot  bless, 
But  all  who  will  subdue  it  shall  be  ferever  bless'd  ; 
My  angels  shall  them  cover  with  my  unfeigned  love, 
My  holy  hand  shall  feed  them,  on  them  shall  rest  my  dove. 

3  How  can  the  joys  of  heaven  but  draw  your  souls  to  me  ? 
I  am  your  Hol}r  Mother,  I'm  pure  as  pure  can  be ; 

My  holy  love  and  blessing,  can  any  disregard? 

Will  any  lose  the  conquest  who're  chosen  of  the  Lord  ? 

4  My  love  I  freely  give  you,  my  blessing  on  you  pour, 

My  angels  shall  not  leave  you,  while  you  are  on  this  shore. 


0  come  my  lovely  children,  lo:?k  not-to  things  below, 

But  look  ye  straight  to  heaven  and  I  will  bear  you  through. 

5  Look  not  to  worldly  honor,  look  not  to  worldly  gain, 
Look  not  to  lofty  boasting,  these  end  in  fiery  pain: 

Bow  low  ve  youth  and  children  to  God's  appointed  Lead, 
Yea,  bow  in  true  submission  and  safe  you  shall  be  led. 

6  No  ravenous  beast  of  passion  shall  bring  your  peace  to  nought. 
The  mighty  God  of  heaven  shall  be  your  sure  resort; 
Though  messengers  of  Satan  may  oft  beset  you  here, 

They  cannot  overthrow  you,  who  God  your  Maker  fear. 

?  But  peace  and  joy  and  comfort,  I'll  ever  shower, 

Who  bow  in  supplication  for  my  protecting  power. 

1  am  Eternal   Wisdom,  my  spirit;  here  shall  rest, 
And  all  my  faithful  children  shall  be  be  forever  bless'd. 

Harvard^  Mass. 

149. 

Pleasures  of  the  Gospel. 

1  The  gospel  what  treasures  unfold *s  ! 

Its  beauty  I  plainly  do  see  ; 
Its  value  in  silver  or  gold 

Can  never  be  counted  to  me. 
What  unfading  comfort  I  find, 

In  this  heavenly  way  that  I've  chose  ! 
What  peace  and  what  comfort  combin'd, 

My  happify'd  spirit  enclose. 

2  O  Mother  thy  gospel  is  true, — 

How  clear  to  my  spiritual  sight ! 
So  fondly  thy  ways  I'll  pursue 
With  unfading  joy  and  delight. 


No  power  my  spirit  shall  bind, 

My  heart  and  my  hands  I'll  employ  ; 

By  the  gospel  my  spirit  shall  stand 
In  mansions  of  heavenly  joy. 

3  O  Mother,  how  hlessed  thou  art ! 

Thy  ways  to  my  soul  are  not  hard  ; 
Thou  gavest  my  spirit  to  know 

The  only  true  way  of  the  Lord. 
What  heavenly  blessings  I  feel, 

Of  union,  of  peace  and  of  love  ! 
My  soul  is  renewed  with  zeal, 
Attaining  to  mansions  above. 

South  Union,  Ky. 

150. 

Free  Volunteer. 

1  O  come  ye  soldiers  of  the  cross, 

The  Lamb-like  war's  begun, 
Weil  follow  our  Commander 

And  in  his  foot-steps  run  : 
And  every  soul  that  overcomes 

And  keeps  a  conscience  clear, 
Shall  have  the  pretty  name 

Of  a  free  volunteer. 

2  Now  Michael  and  his  angels  set 

The  battle  in  array, 
Resolv'd  the  dragon  shall  not  reign 

In  this  millennial  day; 
Our  soldiers  are  courageous  souls, 

They  never  yield  to  feai\ 


Tiiey  prize  the  pretty  name 
Of  a  free  volunteer. 

3  The  foes  whom  we  encounter  are 
Our  enemies  within, 
For  we've  determind  to  subdue 

And  conquer  every  sin  ; 
For  to  the  holy  city  now 

The  way  is  open'd  clear. 

And  there's  a  place  prepar'd 

For  each  free  volunteer. 

Canterbury,  JV.  H. 

151. 

Vineyard  of  God. 

1  Come  every  true  seeker  and  gather  around, 

Enlist  as  a  free  volunteer  ; 
Here  peace  and  contentment  do  freely  abound, 

And  Zion's  rich  treasures  appear. 
From  God's  holy  mountain  the  streams  of  sweet  love 

Glide  sweetly  along  through  each  soul  ; — 
While  we  are  aspiring  for  glories  above, 

Where  union  and  harmony  roll. 

2  Here  the  vineyard  of  God  in  beauty  is  crown 'd, 

Its  vines  so  profusely  do  grow  ; 
Its  inmates  engaged  God's  praises  to  sound, 

And  breezes  celestial  blow. 
The  fruit  which  is  gather'd  is  luscious  and  rare, 

Its  equal  there  never  was  found; 
No  earthly  enjoyment  can  ever  compare, 

Or  flourish  as  God's  Holv  Ground. 


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3  Behold  his  rich  blessing,  unsparingly  spread, 

Which  children  of  purity  share  ; 
By  seraphs  and  angels  they  daily  are  fed, 

On  wholesome  and  heavenly  fare. 
Their  crowns  are  all-glorious,  out  shining  the  sun, 

Their  robes  are  far  whiter  than  snow; 
These  Mother  did  promise  if  faithful  we'd  run, 

And  keep  in  the  valley  that's  low. 

4  In  this  holy  vineyard  true  virtues  are  found, 

Here  Wisdom  does  wave  her  pure  hand, 
While  saints  and  bright  angels  do  guard  it  around, 

In  honor  to  God  and  the  Lamb. 
Now  in  this  sweet  covert,  this  purified  place, 

His  heavenly  mansion  below, 
Where  all  that  is  lovely  its  subjects  will  grace, 

Who  in  the  true  spirit  do  grow. 

5  Here  sit  in  this  mansion,  the  King  and  the  Q,ueen, 

Array'd  in  their  garments  so  pure  ; 
And  round  them  their  sons  and  their  daughters  are  seen, 

Who  all  persecution  endure. 
And  as  we  now  suffer  and  victory  gain, 

Our  treasure  no  mortals  can  tell  ; 
With  Jesus  the  Savior  our  spirits  will  reign, 

And  in  his  bless'd  kingdom  we'll  dwell. 

Carder  bury,  JV.  H. 


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Page. 

A  view  of  the  lost  state  of  Man.  31 

A  Meditation.  49 

An  Offering  of  Praise  to  God.  60 

Angels'  Praise.  1*27 

A  Suppliant's  Prayer.  132 

Angels'  Invitation.  143 
A  prayer  to  the  Savior. 

A  Satiated  Mind.  17J 

x\rbor  of  Peace.  17:2 

BIRTH    Day  of  Freedom. 

Be  ready  my  children.  G3 

Blessings  of  the  faithful.  67 

Be  ye  Valiant.  74 

Beauty  of  Zion. 

Bright  Star. 

Bright  and  Happy  Land.  136 

Be  Lowly  and  Thankful  14'2 

:  1  Treasure. 

CELESTIAL  Blessings.  7 

Celestial  Enjoyment  Glory  end  Praise. 

Come  and  Welcome.  61 

Choice  of  Pleasure. 

City  of  Zion.  L29 

Chain  of  Protection  174 


Contentment  in  the  Gospel.  178 

Deceitfulnenss  of  Earthly  Joy  4 

EVENING  Confirmation.  55 

Earnest  Prayer.  122 

Earnest  Petition.  146 

Excellency  of  the  Gospel.  156 

Everlasting  Praise.  180 

FINAL  Decision  3 

Fervent  Desire.  48 

Fervent  Desire.  59 

Fear  God.  73 

Fast  Day.  108 

Firm  Supporter.  164 

Free  Volunteer.  192 

GLORY  of  God's  Building.  16 

Gift  of  Refreshment.  25 

Glad' tidings  for  Jerusalem.  43 

Gospel  Praises.  45 

Grateful  Thanks.  128 

Gospel  Beauty.  133 

Good  Resolution.  135 

Glorious  Pathway.  157 

HEAVENLY  Guide.  15 

Happy  Consideration.  27 

Holy  Union.  34 

Holy  Call.  40 

Humble  Child.  50 

Holy  Mother  Wisdom.  71 

Heavenly  Refreshment.  85 


197 

Humble  Petition.  117 

Heaven  on  Earth.  123 

Heavenly  City.  145 

Hill  of  Zion."  157 

Heavenly  Bread.  159 

Holy  Mother's  Love  190 

INVITING  Sound.  47 

Impartial  Blessing.  51 

Invitation  to  Sinners.  104 

Impressions  at  the  Fountain.  119 

Inward  Work.  13S 

Innocence.  160 

JOYS  of  the  Just.  10 

Jubilee.  149 

LIVING  Truth.  14 

Latter  Day.  90 

Little  Things.  112 

Lovely  Virgins.  125 

Lovely  Love.  166 

Lamb's  Title.  177 

MOTHERS  gift  of  notice.  29 

Mother  Ann's  Desire.  54 

Mother  Ann's  Call  to  Zion.  95 

Mother  Ann's  Birth  Day.  103 

Mother's  faithful  few.  113 

Mother  Ann's  Prayer  163 

My  Solemn  Prayer.  h,~ 

Mourner's  Comfort.  I  35 

NEW  Jerusalem.  161 


198 

OMNISCIENCE  of  the  Deity.  26 

Ode  to  Contentment.  97 

Pure  Gospel.  23 

Path  of  Sorrow.  64 

Praise  to  Mother  Ann's  Birth  Day.  68 

Promised  Desire.  76 

Praise  ye  the.  Lord.  77 

Promise  of  the  Savior.  84 

Parent's  Blessing.  90 

Praise  to  Mother.  93 

Petition  to  Mother.  103 

Praise  all  that  is  Praise-wort  J]l 

Petition  and  Promise.  151 

Precious  Gift.  J 62 

Pleasures  of  the  Gospel.  191 

REFLECTIONS  on  time.  70 

Rejecting  Idols.  106 

Repentance.  126 

Remembrance  of  Mother.  148 

Reflection  on  the  Goodness  of  God.  189 

SPIRIT  of  Noah.  53 

Supplication  and  Prayer.  gg 

Sweet  Conviction.  57 

Shepherd  and  Shepherdess.  71 

Speak  Gently.  7Q 

Spiritual  Warning.  84 

Sure  Promise.  1Q9 

Solemn  Reflection.  Hg 


109 

Surpassing  beauty.  1  4-i 

Spiritual  R  165 
Self  Warning. 

THE  Church  of  God. 

The  Holy  Savior.  19 

Thunderings  on  Mount  Sinai.  22 

The  Millenium.  36 

The  Harmony  of  An  41 
True  life  of  God's  Children. 

The  Happy  Calling.  75 

The  Gospel  Valley.  'i 
Thanksgiving  and  Praise. 
The  Voice  of  a  Parent. 

The  Earthquake.  101 

The  Gift  of  Repentance.  107 

st  Choice.  114 

Trump  of  God.  11^ 

True  Salva  136 

The  Saint'?.  Pra;  139 

The  Morning  Sun.  147 

The  Lord's  Prayer.  170 

The  Mercy  Seat.  175 

The  Manifestation  of  God.  176 

Trumpet  of  Heaven.  J -7 

Tender  Mercy.  188 

UNFEIGNED  Thanks.  37 

Union  and  Love.  \\ 

Unceasing  Praises.  174 

VOICE  of  Awakening.  12 


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Voice  of  the  Righteous.  38 

Virgin  Band.  57 

Voice  of  Mother  Ann  Lee.  181 

Victorious  Gospel.  183 

Vineyard  of  God.  193 

WHO  shall  stand  ?  5 

Warning  Voice.  80 

Wisdom's  Path.  81 

Watchfulness.  89 

Word  of  God.  115 

Words  of  Holy  Wrisdom.  1^1 

Wisdom's  Harp  of  Peace.  153 

ZION'S  Course.  141 


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